Question

In biotic community, primary consumers are

• A. Carnivores
• B. Omnivores
• C. Herbivores
• D. Detrivores

Answer 1

The correct option is C Herbivores

The primary consumer is the first consumer that obtain energy from producers in a food chain. Since plants produce the sugars that are used for energy, the animals, that eat them are the primary consumers. All animals are consumers. Many consumers eat plants or parts of plants. They are called as primary consumers. They are also known as herbivores. Animals such as cows, horses, elephants, deer, and rabbits are grazers. They eat grass and the leaves from bushes and trees.

A consumer that eats other animals is called a carnivore. An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.