In the given figure, the various trophic levels are shown in a pyramid. At which trophic level is maximum energy available ?
A
`T_(4)`
B
`T_(2)`
C
`T_(1)`
D
`T_(3)`
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The correct Answer is:
C
The maximum energy is available at `T_(1)`. There is progressive decline in the amount of energy available from producer to higher trophic levels, i.e., `T_(1)gtT_(2)gtT_(3)gtT_(4)` (energy). This is because at each trophic level, a large portion of energy is utilised for maintenance of organisms at that trophic level and lost as heat.
