NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ECOSYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Primary consumers in the detritus food chain are
A
Herbivores
B
Bacteria and fungi
C
Insect Larva, nematodes
D
All the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The primary consumers in a detritus food chain are known as detritivores. For example, bacteria, fungi, protozoans, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -This level is made up of herbivores: bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes, nematodes, mites, snails, slugs, earthworms, millipedes, sowbugs and worms. Note that some types of mites are carnivores.

Detailed explanation-3: -Detritivores (also known as detrivores, detritophages, detritus feeders, or detritus eaters) are heterotrophs that obtain nutrients by consuming detritus (decomposing plant and animal parts as well as feces).

Detailed explanation-4: -Primary consumers feed on plants. Some common primary consumers include mice, deer, rabbits, and some insects.

Detailed explanation-5: -The producers to take up the whole of the ecosystem to make food an also helps in supporting the animal by eating the plants or also in turn supports the carnivores. With all of the facts stating are bacteria producers true, fungi and bacteria can also be called as consumers and also the decomposers.

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