Ecological pyramid

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Ecological Pyramid

The Ecological Pyramid (pronunciation: /iːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈpɪrəmɪd/), also known as the Energy Pyramid, is a graphical representation that illustrates the flow of energy through different levels of a food chain. The concept of the Ecological Pyramid was first introduced by Charles Elton, a British ecologist, in 1927.

Etymology

The term "Ecological Pyramid" is derived from the Greek word "oikos" meaning "house" or "environment", and the Latin word "pyramis" meaning "a pyramid". It refers to the hierarchical structure of energy flow in an ecosystem.

Types of Ecological Pyramids

There are three types of Ecological Pyramids:

  1. Pyramid of Numbers: This pyramid represents the number of organisms at each trophic level.
  2. Pyramid of Biomass: This pyramid illustrates the total biomass at each trophic level.
  3. Pyramid of Energy: This pyramid shows the flow of energy from one trophic level to the next.

Related Terms

  • Trophic Level: The position an organism occupies in a food chain.
  • Biomass: The total mass of organisms in a given area or volume.
  • Food Chain: A series of organisms interlinked by their feeding relations.
  • Ecosystem: A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment.

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