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 What are the shortcomings of ecological pyramids in the study of ecosystem?

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Ecological pyramids are the graphical representation of ecological parameter. These are characterised by pyramid of number, pyramid of mass and pyramidof energy man ecosystems. Assumption of a simple food chain is the major shortcoming of ecological pyramids. 
If we do not accomode food web, a clear position of er trophic levels of an organisms cannot be given. Saprophytic organism are not given any place in the ecological pyramid. though they are the important component in an ecosystem.
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