5 Questions
What is the primary function of producers in an ecosystem?
To manufacture their own food
What type of consumers obtain their food directly from producers?
Primary consumers
What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
To break down dead organic matter
What is the term for organisms that obtain their food from other organisms?
Heterotrophs
Which of the following is an example of a producer?
A green plant
Study Notes
Producers (Autotrophs)
- Green plants and some bacteria produce their own food through a process of manufacturing.
Consumers (Heterotrophs)
- Obtain their food from producers.
- Classified into three categories:
Consumer Classifications
- Primary consumers: Obtain energy by consuming producers.
- Secondary consumers: Obtain energy by consuming primary consumers.
- Tertiary consumers: Obtain energy by consuming secondary consumers.
Decomposers
- Comprised of bacteria and fungi.
- Decompose dead organic matter and convert it into simpler parts.
Identify the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in an ecosystem. Learn about the food chain and the different levels of consumers.
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