Which level of the food chain includes Typha bulrushes, Sagittaria, Hydrilla, Rupia, Chara, occurring in concentric layers from the periphery to the deep regions? |
Producers Primary consumers Secondary consumers Decomposers |
Producers |
The correct answer is Option (1) – Producers The organisms listed, such as Typha bulrushes, Sagittaria, Hydrilla, Rupia, and Chara, are aquatic plants found in bodies of water like lakes or ponds. They undergo photosynthesis and produce organic compounds using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. These plants form the base of the aquatic food chain and are known as producers. Therefore, the correct level of the food chain for these organisms is: Producers These plants provide energy and nutrients to other organisms in the ecosystem, such as herbivorous aquatic animals (primary consumers), which consume these plants for sustenance. |