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What are the shortcomings of ecological pyramids in the study of ecosystem? - Biology

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What are the shortcomings of ecological pyramids in the study of ecosystem?

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The ecological pyramid assumes a simple food chain and does not accommodate food webs. Thereby, it does not take into account the fact that species may belong to two or more trophic levels at a time. Also saprophytes despite their vital role in ecosystem are given no place in the ecological pyramids.

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Chapter 14: Ecosystem - SHORT ANSWER [Page 103]

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NCERT Exemplar Biology [English] Class 12
Chapter 14 Ecosystem
SHORT ANSWER | Q 13. | Page 103

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