Question

Study the food web in the diagram given below.

The missing organism in this food web of a forest could be a:

• A. Deer
• B. Hawk
• C. Pine tree
• D. Wildflower

Answer 1

The correct option is A Deer

The organism missing in the box of the given food chain is feeding on the trees and grasses. So, it is a primary consumer.

A. Deer is a primary consumer feeding on trees and grasses.

B. Hawk is a carnivore. It does not feed on producers directly.

C. Pine tree is a producer.

D. Wildflower is also producer.

Hence, the correct answer is option A- 'Deer'.