Question

Choose the option that correctly matches the groups of organisms in an ecosystem with the specific terms used for them.

$$\begin{array}{ccc}1& 2& 3\\ Greenplants& Deer& Bacteria\\ Grass& Goat& Fungi\\ Aquaticplants& Insects& Mushrooms\end{array}$$

• A. 1- carnivores, 2-herbivores,3- saprophytes
• B. 1- herbivores, 2- decomposers, 3- parasites
• C. 1- producers, 2- consumers,3- decomposers
• D. 1- decomposers, 2- producers, 3- consumers

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1- producers, 2- consumers,3- decomposers

All living organisms can be classified into the following groups based on the type of food they consume:

• Producers - Organisms which can produce their own food through the process of photosynthesis.
• Consumers - Organisms that eat other animals.
• Decomposers - Organism which obtain nutrients from dead and decaying organisms.