EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Autotrophs are called producers, because they produce their own food. Herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores are consumers. Herbivores are primary consumers. Carnivores and omnivores are secondary consumers.

Detailed explanation-2: -These organisms are called consumers. Consumers can be carnivores (animals that eat other animals) or omnivores (animals that eat both plants and animals). Omnivores, like people, consume many types of foods. People eat plants, such as vegetables and fruits.

Detailed explanation-3: -PRODUCERS: At the bottom of the food chain, plants are natural producers and provide food and nutrients to consumers. HERBIVORES: Herbivores nourish on plants and insects. PREDATORS: Predators prey on herbivores or other predators.

Detailed explanation-4: -False. Carnivores eat flesh of other animals.