Which of the following statements are correct about limitations of ecological pyramids?
(I) It does not take into account same species belonging to two or more trophic levels.
(II) It considers a simple straight food chain which almost never occurs in nature.
(III) Saprophytes are not placed in ecological pyramids however they play vital role.
(IV) It considers food web specific to an ecosystem.
(V) Only three types of pyramids are prevalent, while there can be more existing in nature.
Choose the correct option.
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Ecological pyramids do not show species at multiple trophic levels, assume simple food chains, and usually exclude saprophytes. These are important limitations.
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