26 Fish Processing Technology- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024 MCQ (Single Correct) +4 −1 The Trophic Level of top level predatory fish will be between A 51-3.00 Correct Incorrect B >401 Correct Incorrect C 00-2.50 Correct Incorrect D 51-4.00 Correct Incorrect Check Answer EXPLANATION Trophodynamics & Feeding Ecology: Alimentary Canal Adaptations, Index of Relative Importance, Levins Niche Breadth Index & Trophic Levels Trophic Levels in Aquatic Ecosystems:Trophic level (TL) reflects an organism's position in the food web based on dietary carbon transfer:$\text{TL} = 1.0$: Primary producers (phytoplankton, aquatic macrophytes, benthic microalgae).$\text{TL} = 2.0-2.5$: Herbivores and primary consumers (zooplankton, herbivorous carps, phytophagous snails).$\text{TL} = 2.5-3.5$: Omnivores and secondary consumers (small pelagic planktivores like sardines, anchovies).$\text{TL} = 3.5-4.0$: Mid-level carnivores / piscivores (croakers, ribbonfishes).$\text{TL} \gt 4.01$: Top-level / apex predatory fishes (large pelagic tunas, billfishes, swordfish, pelagic sharks, marine mammals).Correct Option: Option 2 ($\gt 4.01$). Explanation not matching this question? क्या व्याख्या इस प्रश्न से मेल नहीं खा रही? Report Mismatch त्रुटि बताएं Prev Next