Question

in a food chain the herbivorous are represented by?

Answer 1

SECONDARY CONSUMERS REPRESNT THEM

Answer 2

Answer:

Herbivores form the primary consumers in a food chain.

Explanation:

• A food chain is formed by:

1. Producers (Autotrophs) - Plants which consume carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to produce glucose, oxygen and energy by the process of photosynthesis.
2. Primary consumers (Heterotrophs) - Herbivores which obtain energy by consuming the producers.
3. Secondary consumers (Heterotrophs) - Carnivores which obtain energy by consuming the primary consumers.
4. Tertiary consumers (Heterotrophs) - Top carnivores which obtain energy by consuming the secondary consumers.
5. Scavengers - Obtain energy by consuming dead animals.
6. Decomposers - Obtain energy by consuming decaying matter.