Which of the following ecosystem has the highest gross primary productivity?
Correct answer: B. Rainforest
- A. Mangroves
- B. Rainforest
- C. Grassland
- D. Coral reef
Explanation
Gross primary productivity is the total rate of photosynthesis, including the organic matter used up in respiration during the measurement period. Tropical evergreen/rainforests occur over equatorial/subequatorial regions with abundant warmth and rainfall (200-350 cm/yr) almost throughout the year. The forests are impenetrable (= jungle) with maximum diversity, e.g., 200 types of trees in one hectare, 70-80% of all insects, and 80-85% of all birds. Productivity is maximum here; it equates to 12000 kcal/m 2 /yr.
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