Question

Herbivores that feeds on producers are called _________.

• A. primary consumers
• B. secondary consumers
• C. tertiary consumers
• D. quarternary consumers

Answer 1

The correct option is A primary consumers

The organisms which feed on other organisms are called consumers. Consumers are further classified into:

• Primary consumers: These are organisms which feed on plants (producers) and are commonly called herbivores. E.g. grasshopper, elephant, etc.
• Secondary consumers: These are organisms which feed on primary consumers or herbivores and are commonly called carnivores. E.g. Frog, fox, etc.
• Tertiary or apex consumers: These are organisms which feed on both herbivores and carnivores. E.g. Tiger, lion, etc.