Question

Herbivores can also be called

• A. Primary producers
• B. Primary consumers
• C. Secondary consumers
• D. Decomposers

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Primary consumers

The correct option is B

The explanation for the correct option:

1. Herbivores are primary consumers, which means they consume producers like plants and algae.

The explanation for incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Primary producers, or autotrophs, are creatures that get their energy and materials from nonliving sources.
2. Autotrophs in running waters include algae, higher plants, and some bacteria and protists.

Option C:

1. Secondary consumers are organisms that eat the primary consumers.
2. Meat eaters are typically secondary customers (carnivores).
3. Tertiary consumers are organisms that consume secondary consumers.
4. These are carnivorous carnivores, such as eagles or large fish.

Option D:

1. Decomposers eat dead plant materials like leaf litter and wood, as well as animal carcasses and feces.
2. As Earth's cleanup team, they provide a crucial service.
3. Dead leaves, insects, and animals would build up everywhere if decomposers didn't exist.

Final answer: Herbivores can also be called primary consumers.