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    Question

    Which among the following will be the shape of the

    pyramid of number in a parasitic food chain?
    A Circular Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rectangular Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Upright Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Inverted Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In a parasitic food chain, the pyramid of numbers is inverted . In this, the primary producers i.e. the plants are least number followed by primary consumers (herbivores) followed by secondary consumers i.e. parasites. The maximum number of individuals are present at the top trophic level (hyper parasites)

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