NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ECOSYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these organisms would most likely be found at the top of an energy pyramid?
A
clams
B
sardines
C
sharks
D
kelp (seaweed)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In an energy pyramid, the energy flows from producers to consumers . The organisms that would most likely be found at top of the energy pyramid are sharks (secondary consumers).

Detailed explanation-2: -The top layer of the energy pyramid contains apex predators. These are mostly carnivorous animals that have no natural predators. The pyramid shape is used to represent the flow of energy because of the way that energy is used up and lost throughout the system. The primary producers take in energy from the sun.

Detailed explanation-3: -Expert-Verified Answer. The energy pyramid is a representation of the producers and consumers along with the flow of energy. The sharks will be at the top of the energy pyramid.

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