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Biology Question on Eco-System

Which is primary consumer in maize field ecosystem

A

Wolf

B

Phytoplankton

C

Lion

D

Grasshopper

Answer

Grasshopper

Explanation

Solution

Primary consumers are herbivorous organisms that feed on producers. Carnivores are termed secondary, tertiary etc. consumers depending upon their position in food chain. In food chain on land, grasshopper is a herbivore (primary consumer) while wolf and lion are carnivores. Phytoplanktons are producers in aquatic food chains.