Question

The ecosystem consists of

• A. Producers
• B. Consumers
• C. Decomposers
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

An ecosystem consists of the following components-

1) Producers make their own food which is passed on to the next trophic level. Example-plants.

2) Primary Consumers- It depends on the producers. Example-rabbit.

3) Secondary consumers- It depends on the primary consumer for energy. Example- bear

4) Tertiary consumer-It depends on the secondary consumers for the food. Example- Eagle

5) Decomposers decompose the dead and decaying material into humus which enriches the soil. Example- bacteria.