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In a pyramid of biomass, if the total dry weight \[(kg{{m}^{-2}})\] of primary producers is about 809 it will decrease at tertiary consumer level upto

A)  37 \[kg{{m}^{-2}}\]                        

B)  11 \[kg{{m}^{-2}}\]

C)  5 \[kg{{m}^{-2}}\]         

D)  1.5 \[kg{{m}^{-2}}\]

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

                 Pyramid of biomass shows a sharp decrease in biomass at higher trophic levels.