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Which of the following is a primary consumer in maize field ecosystem?

A
Wolf
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Phytoplankton
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C
Lion
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Grasshopper
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Solution

The correct option is D Grasshopper
Maize field ecosystem starts with the grass. Grass is a primary producer which synthesize its own food. Grasshopper is a primary consumer which feeds upon grass. It is a herbivore. Frog is a secondary consumer which feeds upon grasshopper. It is a carnivore. Snake is a tertiary consumer which feeds upon frog. It is a carnivore.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Grasshopper.'

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