In the given figure, the various trophic levels are shown in a pyramid. At which trophic level is maximum energy available ?

Options

A. T4
B. `T_(2)`
C. T1
D. `T_(3)`

Answer

C

Explanation

At trophic level Ti the maximum energy is available. There will be progressive decrease in the amount of energy available from producer to higher trophic levels. An average of 10% of the energy from the food eaten is transferred to the next level of consumers while 90% is consumed by the present level.