The first order consumers are called:

Autotrophs

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Producers

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Chemotrophs

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Herbivores

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Solution

The correct option is D
Herbivores

The first order consumers or primary consumers are always herbivores since they feed on the producers directly. Autotrophs are organisms that produce food using nutrients from the soil and sunlight and are also called producers. Chemotrophs are organisms that derive energy from chemical reactions, as opposed to sunlight for its nutrition.

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Q. Assertion :Herbivores are also called as first order consumers. Reason: Herbivores obtain their food directly from plants.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Statement 1: Herbivores are also called autotrophs.
Statement 2: Herbivores are the primary consumers.

Q. How many of the following statements are incorrect?

(a) The consumers that feed on the herbivores can be called as primary carnivores

(b) The DFC begins with autotrophs

(c) GFC begins with dead organic matter

(d) Green plants occupy the first trophic level in an ecosystem

Q. Secondary consumers are

(a) Herbivores
(b) Producers
(c) Carnivores
(d) None of these

Q. Herbivores that feeds on producers are called _________.

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