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Question
Construct a pyramid of numbers by taking suitable examples for each trophic level in an ecosystem.
Solution
Pyramid of numbers showcases the relationship between producers, herbivores (primary consumers) and carnivores (secondary and tertiary consumers).
In grassland ecosystem:
Primary producers: Grasses and green plants
Primary consumers: Rabbits, mice, grasshoppers, etc.
Secondary consumers: Snake, frog, etc.
Tertiary consumers: Hawk
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