Consumers Flashcards
What is the main source of energy for consumers?
Producers
What is a herbivore?
feeds directly on plants producers.
What is a carnivore?
feeds on other animals.
What is an omniore?
feeds on animals and plants.
What is a detritivore?
Feeds on dead plants and animals
What are primary consumers and what do they consume?
theyre herbivores or omnivores and consume producers
What are secondary consumers?
Carnivores or omnivores, consume primary consumers
What are tertiary consumers?
Carnivores or omnivores, can consume secondary consumers.
What are decomposer?
Detritvores, they consume non living organic materials (Detritus)
What do decomposers do?
Transform organic matter into inorganic chemicals which is usable for producers, recycling the nutrients
What are some examples of decomposers?
bacteria, fungi, worms, etc.
