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Among the following, more than one trophic level in a food chain can be occupied by:
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Options:
  • A Fish and zooplanktons
  • B Sparrow and insectivorous plants
  • C Frog and lion
  • D Grasses and lichens
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Sparrow and insectivorous plants
Limitations of Ecological Pyramid:
i) It does not take into account the same species belonging to two or more trophic levels, e.g., sparrow and insectivorous plants.
ii) It assumes a simple food chain and does not accommodate a food web.
iii) Saprophytes, decomposers, microbes and detritivores are not given any place in ecological pyramids.

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