Chapter 13 Our Environment
NCERT Class 10th
Science SOLUTIONS

Will the impact of removing all the organisms in a trophic level be different for different trophic levels? Can the organisms of any trophic level be removed without causing any damage to the ecosystem?
Yes, the impact will be different for different trophic levels. Each level plays an important role in the ecosystem.
- If producers (like plants) are removed, all other levels will die due to lack of food.
- If primary consumers (like herbivores) are removed, carnivores will not get food, and plants may grow too much.
- If top consumers are removed, the number of herbivores may increase a lot and harm plant life.
No trophic level can be removed without causing damage. Each level is needed to keep the balance in the ecosystem.
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