Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Ecosystem

Question:
Which among the following is a primary consumer in a biotic community?
Options:
Omnivores
Carnivores
Detritivores
Herbivores
Correct Answer:
Herbivores
Explanation:
All animals depend on plants (directly or indirectly) for their food needs. They are hence called consumers and also heterotrophs. Obviously the primary consumers will be herbivores(because they feeds on plants). Some common herbivores are insects, birds and mammals in terrestrial ecosystem and molluscs in aquatic ecosystem .