Question

Why is the assimilation of energy at the herbivore level, called secondary productivity?

Answer 1

The rate of assimilation of energy at the herbivore level is called secondary productivity because the biomass available to the consumer for consumption is a resultant of the primary productivity from plants.

Answer 2

Answer:

The rate of assimilation of energy at the herbivore level is called secondary productivity because the biomass available to the consumer for consumption is a resultant of the primary productivity from plants....