Question

In an ecosystem green plants are known as ___________.

• A. Primary consumers
• B. Secondary consumers
• C. Producers
• D. Tertiary consumers

Answer 1

The correct option is C Producers

A. Primary consumers are the herbivores that feed directly on producers and vary according to the type of ecosystem. For example, in a forest ecosystem, a giraffe or deer is the primary consumer while in a grassland ecosystem, a cow or goat is the primary consumer.

B. Secondary consumers are carnivores that feed on primary consumers. For example, crows, hawks, wolves etc.

C. Producers are photosynthetic green plants. They are autotrophs as they convert solar radiation into chemical energy and prepare their own food.

D. Tertiary consumers are top carnivores that feed on other carnivores. For example, lion, vulture etc.

So, the correct answer is 'Producers'.