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NEET 2011
Exam
NEET
Year
2011
Subject
Botany
Chapter
Ecosystem

NEET 2011 · Botany · Ecosystem

Mass of living matter at a trophic level in an area at any time is...

Mass of living matter at a trophic level in an area at any time is called

Options

  1. ADetritus
  2. BHumus
  3. CStanding state
  4. DStanding crop

Correct answer

D. Standing crop

Step-by-step solution

The amount of living matter present in an ecosystem in its different trophic levels is called standing crop. It is expressed in the form of number or biomass per unit area. Biomass is measured as either fresh weight or dry weight. Dry weight is preferred over fresh weight as it is not liable to change with moisture content. Standing crop indicates the productivity and luxurience of growth.
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