Question

Can a food-chain start from deer? Why?

Answer 1

Food-chain:

1. Food-chain is a term used in ecology. It is a linear network in the food web.
2. Food-chain normally starts from a producer organism and ends in a predator organism, decomposer, or detritivore species.
3. No, a food chain cannot be started from deer.
4. Food-chain usually starts from an autotroph or producer (a plant).
5. Deer is a primary consumer, it cannot make its own food. Deer are dependent on the producer for food.
6. There is one type of food chain that starts from dead organic matter, not plants which is called a detritus food chain.