Question

plants in an ecosystem are called consumers

Answer 1

In an ecosystem, Plants or algae are typically producers (Autotrophs). Usually, plants do not eat other organisms. ... For this reason, Plants are called 'Primary Consumers'.

Answer 2

Answer:

Plants are called primary consumers in an ecosystem. Typically, they are considered as producers because they don’t depend on other organisms for their food. Plants manufacture their own food by the process of photosynthesis. The photosynthesis is a process through which carbon dioxide and water are converted into oxygen and glucose in plants in the presence of sunlight.