Q43 / 180 · NEET 2017 · Botany

Which of the following ecosystem has the maximum amount of biomass production?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Forest ecosystem
  • B
    Grassland ecosystem
  • C
    Pond ecosystem
  • D
    Lake ecosystem

Solution

Biomass refers to the amount of living organic matter, Forest ecosystem has the maximum biomass, because it includes organisms of all trophic levels as compared to the pond, Lake or grassland ecosystem, In forest ecosystems productivity is also high that contributes to maximum biomass.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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