Asked by Angel Meyers on Jun 11, 2024
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Four of the five answers are consumers in an ecosystem. Select the exception.
A) wolves
B) sparrows
C) earthworms
D) fungi
E) grasses
Consumers
Organisms that obtain their energy and nutrients by eating other organisms, cannot produce food themselves and are part of the food chain.
Ecosystem
A biological community interacting with its environment.
- Understand the distinct nutritional strata and the operational role of organisms across each stratum.
Verified Answer
ZA
zeeshan ahmedJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Grasses are producers in an ecosystem, not consumers. They produce their own food through photosynthesis, unlike the other options which rely on consuming other organisms for energy.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the distinct nutritional strata and the operational role of organisms across each stratum.