Consider the following statements about pyramid of biomass.
(I) When we plot the biomass (net dry weight) of producers, herbivores, carnivores and so on we have a pyramid of biomass.
(II) Two types of pyramid of biomass are found, i.e. upright and inverted.
(III) When larger weight of producers support a smaller of biomass weight of consumers an upright pyramid
results.
(IV) When smaller weight of producers support larger weight of consumers an inverted pyramid of biomass is formed.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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All statements are correct. Biomass pyramids represent dry weight at trophic levels and can be upright or inverted depending on the ecosystem.
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