Herbaceous and woody plants are the fundamental producers in terrestrial ecosystems because they photosynthesize, creating organic matter.
In ecosystem terminology, who are the major producers in a terrestrial ecosystem ?
Asked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2016 · Topic: Ecology (Ecosystem Functions: Productivity, Energy Flow, Trophic Levels)
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