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Grade 12th pass10 grade science

Second most important trophic level in a lake is (a) Zooplankton (b) Phytoplankton (c) Benthos (d) None of the above

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4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Jayesh Vashishtha
4 Years ago
Dear student,
 
In lake ecosystem, phytoplanktons are the primary producers while zooplanktons represents primary consumers. Benthos and fishes occupy higher trophic levels. Since zooplanktons feed on primary producers, they occupy the second trophic level. The correct answer is B.
 
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