Which kind of pyramid is represented by the given figure?

Options

A. Inverted pyramid of numbers
B. Inverted pyramid of biomass
C. Inverted pyramid of energy
D. Both a and b

Answer

A

Explanation

The given pyramid is pyramid of numbers in a parasitic food chain. In a parasitic food chain, the pyramid of numbers is inverted. This is due to the fact that a single plant may support the growth of may herbivores and each herbivore in turn may provide nutrition to several parasites, which in turn support many hyper-parasites. Thus, from the producer towards consumers, the number of organism gradually increase, making the pyramid inverted in shape.