Question

Which of the following are the correct terms used for the group of organisms mentioned below?
1. Grass, water lily, tree
2. Lion, cow, rat
3. Bacteria, fungi

• A. 1- carnivores, 2-herbivores, 3- decomposers
• B. 1- herbivores , 2- omnivores, 3- parasites
• C. 1- producers, 2- consumers, 3- decomposers
• D. 1- decomposers, 2- producers, 3- consumers

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1- producers, 2- consumers, 3- decomposers

$\bullet$ Organisms which produce food by photosynthesis are known as producers. For example green plants such as grass, shrubs, trees, etc.
$\bullet$ The organisms which consume green plants or other animals are consumers. For example, animals like lions, cows, deer and rats.
$\bullet$ Organisms which break down the dead and decaying remains of living organisms are decomposers. E.g. bacteria and fungi.