Given below are two statements related to the ecological pyramid. Statement (I): Ecological pyramid assumes a simple food chain, something that never exists in nature. Statement (II): Saprophytes are not given any place in ecological pyramids as they do not play any vital role in the ecosystem. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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Statement (I) is correct because ecological pyramids assume a simple food chain, which almost never exists in nature, and they do not accommodate a food web. Statement (II) is incorrect. Although saprophytes are not given any place in ecological pyramids, they play a very vital role in the ecosystem by acting as decomposers and helping in nutrient cycling. Therefore, Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect. Answer: Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.