Mass of living matter at a trophic level in an area at any time is called
Correct answer: A. standing crop
- A. standing crop
- B. detritus
- C. humus
- D. standing state.
Explanation
Standing crop is the total amount of living material in a specified population at a particular time, expressed as biomass (standing biomass) or its equivalent in terms of energy. The standing crop may vary at different times of the year; for example, in a population of deciduous trees between summer and winter.
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