Primary consumers are herbivores; they feed directly on producers (plants). In the given list: 1. Ants: Some species of ants are herbivores (e.g., leaf-cutter ants) or feed on nectar or seeds, acting as primary consumers. 2. Deer: Deer are herbivores, feeding on leaves, grass, and other plant matter. They are primary consumers. 3. Fox: Foxes are omnivores or carnivores, feeding on small animals, birds, insects, and sometimes fruits or berries. They are typically secondary or tertiary consumers. 4. Tiger: Tigers are carnivores, feeding on other animals. They are secondary or tertiary consumers. Therefore, Ants (some types) and Deer are primary consumers.
Which of the following are the primary consumers in an ecosystem? Select the correct answer from the code given below: Ants Deer Fox Tiger
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2006 · Topic: Ecology (Ecosystem Functions: Productivity, Energy Flow, Trophic Levels)
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