NEET 2011 Biology question

Mass of living matter at a trophic level in an area at any time is called

(1)Standing cropCorrect
(2)Detritus
(3)Humus
(4)Standing state

Answer: (1)

Solution

The mass of living organisms (biomass) present at each trophic level at a particular time is called the standing crop, and it is measured as the mass of living organisms per unit area (fresh or dry weight).

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