1. an organism that makes its own food

a. predator
b. decomposer
c. consumer
d. omnivore
e. primary consumer
f. secondary consumer
g. secondary predator
h. photosynthesis
i. food chain
j. tertiary consumer
k. herbivore
l. food web
m. carnivore
n. ecosystem
o. producer
p. invasive species

1 answer

o. producer

Did you know?

Did you know that organisms that can make their own food are called producers? Through a process known as photosynthesis, these organisms, such as plants and algae, are capable of converting sunlight into energy and synthesizing their own nutrients. Producers play a vital role in ecosystems by serving as the primary source of food for other organisms, including herbivores and omnivores. This process forms the basis of the food chain, where consumers, such as primary, secondary, and tertiary consumers, rely on producers for their nourishment. Understanding the role of producers and their interconnections within a network of multiple food chains is essential to comprehend the complexity of an ecosystem and the delicate balance it maintains.