NEET Biology question
**Assertion:** In a marine aquatic ecosystem, the biomass of phytoplankton (producers) at any given time is lower than the biomass of zooplankton (primary consumers). **Reason:** Phytoplankton are consumed almost as rapidly as they are formed and thus have shorter life spans.
Answer: (A)
Solution
In oceans, standing crop biomass pyramids are inverted because phytoplankton, despite high productivity, are consumed almost as soon as they are produced and have very short life
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