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Question
Organisms of a higher trophic level which feed on several types of organisms belonging to a lower trophic level constitute the
Options
food web
ecological pyramid
ecosystem
food chain
Solution
food web
Explanation -
Different organisms of lower trophic levels are generally eaten by one organism of higher trophic level which in turn, are eaten by some other organism of higher trophic level of the same food chain or another food chain. So, instead of a straight line food chain, the relationship can be shown as a series of branching lines called a food web.
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