NEET Biology question

In some cases, population density is measured in terms of biomass rather than numbers because

(A)It is a more meaningful measure when the organisms vary greatly in size
(B)It is more convenient when the population is huge and counting individuals is impossible or very time-consuming
(C)It is a relatively constant measure
(D)Both (a) and (b)Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Biomass is used instead of a simple head-count when counting individuals is impractical due to enormous numbers (e.g., phytoplankton) and/or when the organisms vary so

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