Trophic Levels
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What is the basis for the categorization of producers, consumers and decomposers in an ecosystem?
Mode of digestion
Mode of obtaining sustenance
Mode of habitat
Patterns of growth
Choose the option that correctly matches the groups of organisms in an ecosystem with the specific terms used for them.
123Green plantsDeerBacteriaGrassGoatFungiAquatic plantsInsectsMushrooms
1- carnivores, 2-herbivores, 3- saprophytes
1- herbivores, 2- decomposers, 3- parasites
1- producers, 2- consumers, 3- decomposers
1- decomposers, 2- producers, 3- consumers
Autotrophs are also known as
Complete the trophic levels in the following food chain:
Producers → ? → Secondary consumers → ? → Decomposers
primary consumers; tertiary consumers
insectivores; carnivores
tertiary consumers; primary consumers
carnivores; herbivores
The various steps in the food chain are called____.
Trophic levels
Nutrition levels
Energy levels
Ecosystem levels
Because plants can absorb the Sun's energy to produce food.
Because most green plants are tasty.
Because most insects eat green plants.
Because they can synthesize food without water.
Which of the following are the correct terms used for the group of organisms mentioned below?
1. Grass, Fern, Moss
2. Lion, Cow, Rat
3. Bacteria, Fungi
1- carnivores, 2-herbivores, 3- saprophytes
1- producers, 2- consumers, 3- decomposers
1- herbivores, 2- decomposers, 3- parasites
1- decomposers, 2- producers, 3- consumers
The major role in maintaining food and energy levels in an ecosystem is played by:
Decomposers
Autotrophs
Heterotrophs
Parasites
Complete the trophic levels in the following basic food chain.
Producers → ? → Secondary consumers → ? → Decomposers
Primary consumers; tertiary consumers
Insectivores; carnivores
Carnivores; herbivores
Tertiary consumers; primary consumers