Complete the following chart regarding energy flow in an Ecosystem and re-write:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Primary Consumer | Herbivores |
| Primary Producer | Green Plants / Phytoplankton |
| Tertiary Consumer | Man, Lion |
| Secondary Consumer | Frog, Small Fish |
- 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 Consumer | Herbivores |
| Primary Producer | Plants/Phytoplankton |
| Tertiary Consumer | Man, Lion |
| Secondary Consumer | Frogs, Spiders |
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