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Which of the following are primary consumers in a food chain ?

Options

  1. ACarnivores
  2. BParasites
  3. CPredators
  4. DHerbivores

Correct answer

D. Herbivores

Step-by-step solution

In a food chain, producers (plants) form the first trophic level. The organisms that feed directly on these producers are called primary consumers. Since they consume plants, they are herbivores. Carnivores and predators feed on other animals, making them secondary or tertiary consumers. Parasites can occupy various trophic levels depending on their host.

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