Rate of formation or generation of new biomass by heterotrophic organisms or consumers is known as productivity.
A
net primary
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B
gross primary
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C
secondary
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Solution
The correct option is C secondary Secondary productivity is the rate of formation or generation of new biomass by heterotrophic organisms or consumers. It shows the transfer of organic material between trophic levels and represents the quantity of new tissue created due to the assimilated food.