Question 2
EasyOriginal questionWhich organism in the pond food web shown is a primary consumer?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
A primary consumer eats the producer directly.
The water flea eats algae, so it is a primary consumer (a herbivore). The small fish and water beetle eat animals, and the heron eats fish.
- Concept
- Primary consumers
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
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