Question

Path of energy flow in an ecosystem is

• A. Herbivores→Producers→Carnivores→Decomposers
  
• B. Producers→Carnivores→Herbivores→Decomposers
• C. Herbivores→Carnivores→Producers→Decomposers
  
• D. Producers→Herbivores→Carnivores→Decomposers
  

Answer 1

The correct option is D Producers→Herbivores→Carnivores→Decomposers


Path of energy flow :
The components of the energy flow in the ecosystem is studied in the form of a food chain with various trophic levels (nutritional status) and is as follows:-
Producers (plant) → Herbivores → Carnivores→ Decomposers

• Producers are present in trophic level one of the food chain. They contain light trapping pigments and thus perform photosynthesis. They are the starting point of the food chain.
• Herbivores form the second level of the food chain. Nutrients are passed to them from the producers as they feed on the plants or producers.
• Carnivores form the third level of the food chain, feeding on the primary consumers.
• Decomposers are microbes that derive energy from organic matter i.e dead plants and animals