Question
Download Solution PDFIn a lake ecosystem, the primary consumers are ________.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is zooplankton.
Key Points
- Although there may be some fish that consume phytoplanktons, the main consumers in a lake environment are zooplanktons. Zooplankton is thus the dominant second trophic level in a lake environment.
- The majority of zooplankton species are tiny, microscopic organisms. a single-celled protist that primarily consumes bacteria, for instance. Nonetheless, some zooplankton species can grow fairly large such as jellyfish, arrow worms, etc.
- They are the main consumers because they consume producers like phytoplankton, which are then consumed by small fish (secondary consumers).
Additional Information
- Food Chain
- A food chain demonstrates the relationship of feeding between several creatures in a specific habitat or ecosystem.
- The energy flow from the sun to producers, from producers to consumers, and from consumers to decomposers like fungi is demonstrated by a food chain.
- They also demonstrate how animals rely on other living things for nourishment.
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