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When the number of organisms at successive levels are plotted, they assume the shape of pyramid. This is called as pyramid of

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Energy

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Number

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Biomass

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Both A and C

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Solution

The correct option is A Number
A pyramid of numbers is a graphical representation of the number of organisms per unit area at each trophic level.
It is generally upright as the maximum number of individuals occur at the producer level.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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