The primary productivity is minimum in the following ecosystem:

Correct answer: D. Desert shrub

  • A. Tropical rainforest
  • B. Temperate grassland
  • C. Tropical deciduous forest
  • D. Desert shrub

Explanation

Primary productivity depends strongly on water availability, and desert shrubs are limited by severe aridity. Tropical forests generally have much greater productivity because warmth and moisture support year-round photosynthesis.

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