Pyramid of numbers in a grassland/tree ecosystem is

Correct answer: B. Always upright

  • A. Always inverted
  • B. Always upright
  • C. Both (a) and (b)
  • D. Spindle-­shaped.

Explanation

Pyramid of numbers in a grassland/tree ecosystem is always upright. It shows the number of individual organisms at each level. In a grassland, the producers, which are mainly grasses, are always maximum in number. This number then shows a decrease towards the apex, primary consumers are lesser in number than the grasses; the secondary consumers are lesser in number than the primary consumers. Finally, the top consumers are the least in number. Thus, the pyramid becomes upright.

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