Biomass of a standing crop of phytoplankton is 4 kg/m2 which supports a large standing crop of zooplankton having a biomass 11 kg/m2 . This is consumed by small fishes having biomass 25 kg/m2 which are then consumed by large fishes with the biomass 37 kg/m2
Draw an ecological pyramid indicating the biomass at each stage and also name the trophic levels. Mention whether it is an upright or inverted pyramid.
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Use the information provided in the table given below to answer the following questions:
a) Calculate the gross primary productivity. b) Analyze the trend in the Net Production from Producers to Top Carnivore. Give a reason for your observation.
