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Standard XII
Biology
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Define ecological pyramid

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Ecological pyramid is a graphic representation of an ecological parameter (like biomass) sequence wise with producers at the base, herbivores above them followed by carnivores, secondary carnivores, etc. with the tip occupied by top carnivores.

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