Define primary consumer.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the definition of a primary consumer, which refers to an organism that feeds on primary producers, typically plants or algae, in an ecological context.
Answer
A primary consumer is an organism that feeds on primary producers and is typically a herbivore.
A primary consumer is an organism that feeds on primary producers (like plants and algae). They are herbivores in the food chain.
Answer for screen readers
A primary consumer is an organism that feeds on primary producers (like plants and algae). They are herbivores in the food chain.
More Information
Primary consumers play a crucial role in transferring energy from producers to higher trophic levels in an ecosystem.
Sources
- Primary Consumer (Wikipedia) - en.wikipedia.org
- Primary Consumers in the Food Chain - nationalgeographic.org
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