Question:

Complete the following chart regarding energy flow in an Ecosystem and re-write:

CategoryExamples
Primary ConsumerHerbivores
Primary ProducerGreen Plants / Phytoplankton
Tertiary ConsumerMan, Lion
Secondary ConsumerFrog, Small Fish

 

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Energy flows from producers to primary, secondary, and tertiary consumers in ecosystems.
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Solution and Explanation

- Herbivores are primary consumers.
- Primary producers are plants/phytoplankton. 
- Man and lion are tertiary consumers. 
- Secondary consumers are carnivores/omnivores (e.g., frogs, spiders). 
Completed chart: 
 

Primary ConsumerHerbivores
Primary ProducerPlants/Phytoplankton
Tertiary ConsumerMan, Lion
Secondary ConsumerFrogs, Spiders
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