Question

Limitation of ecological pyramid is/are:-

Answer 1

Limitations of ecological pyramids:

The ecological pyramids do not take into account the same species belonging to more than one trophic level.

It assumes a simple food chain that almost never exists in nature. It does not explain food webs.

Saprophytes are not given a place in ecological pyramids even though they play a vital role in ecosystem.

Answer 2

The decomposers which are a major part of the food chain, are not given any place in any trophic level. The organisms from the same species may be present in one or more trophic level but are considered in the same level.