Question

Which one of the following statement is wrong ?

• A. Reiter, a German biologist and AG Tensley coined the term Ecology and Ecosystem respectively.
• B. Nekton and Neuston are actively swimming animals which includes fishes, turtles, whales and seals.
• C. Trophic levels are divisions of food chain characterised by specific method of obtaining food and energy.
• D. Standing crop and standing state refer to the inorganic matter and fresh and dry weight of wing being at each trophic level respectively.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Standing crop and standing state refer to the inorganic matter and fresh and dry weight of wing being at each trophic level respectively.

The term 'ecology' was first coined by Ernst Haeckel. Arthur Tensley coined the term ecosystem 1. Nekton is actively swimming aquatic organisms. Nekton animals include fishes, turtles, whales, and seals. Neuston is organisms present on the water surface. They are surface dwelling organisms. Trophic levels are divisions of food chain characterized by the specific method of obtaining food and energy. Standing crop is the amount of biomass present in the ecosystem. Standing state is the amount of inorganic matter in the ecosystem.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.