Question

3. Plants in an ecosystem are called primary
consumers.
→ Correction: Plants in an ecosystem are
producers.
Green plants are producers as they carryout
photosynthesis with the help of solar energy. The
food which they produce is utilized by the
herbivores. Therefore, they are called primary
consumers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Plants or algae are typically producers (Autotrophs). Usually, plants do not eat other organisms. But, pull nutrients from the soil or the ocean and manufacture i.e. make their own food. ... For this reason, Plants are called 'Primary Consumers'.

Answer 2

Answer:

Usually, plants do not eat other organisms. But, pull nutrients from the soil or the ocean and manufacture i.e. make their own food. By using the process of photosynthesis in presence of sunlight. For this reason, Plants are called 'Primary Consumers'.