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What type of ecological pyramid would be obtained with the following data ?
Secondary consumer : 120 g
Primary consumer : 60 g
Primary producer : 10 g

A

Upright pyramid of numbers

B

Pyramid of energy

C

Inverted pyramid of biomass

D

Upright pyramid of biomass

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The correct Answer is:
C
`*` The given data depicts the inverted pyramid of biomass, usually found in aquatic ecosystem.
`*` Pyramid of energy is always upright
`*` Upright pyramid of biomass and numbers are not possible, as the data depicts primary producer is less than primary consumer and this is less than secondary consumers.
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