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Question
Mass of living matter at a trophic level in an area at any time is called
Options
A.Detritus
B.Humus
C.Standing stage
D.Standing crop
Solution
The amount of living matter present in an ecosystem in its different trophic levels is calledstanding crop. It is expressesd in form of number or biomass per unit area. Biomass ismeasured as either fresh weight or dry weight. Dry weight is preferred over fresh weightas it is not liabel to change with moisture content. Standing crop indicates the productivityand luxurience of growth.
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