Question

Primary consumers are characterized as:

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• First-level carnivores that feed on herbivores

• Decomposers that break down organic matter

• Herbivores that feed directly on producers

• Second-level carnivores that feed on other carnivores

Answer 1

Primary consumers occupy the second trophic level and are herbivores that feed directly on producers. Examples include insects, deer, and rabbits. They convert plant energy into animal tissue that is subsequently consumed by higher trophic levels.