Species A is a primary producer, and Species B is a primary consumer that consumes Species A. Which species has a larger population?(1 point)

Question

Species A is a primary producer, and Species B is a primary consumer that consumes Species A. Which species has a larger population?(1 point)

Responses

Species A if the two species have similar lifespans and masses.

Species B if the two species have similar lifespans and masses.

Population is not determined by trophic level.

Species A; there are always more primary producers than primary consumers.

what is the correct answer

Answer 1

Species A if the two species have similar lifespans and masses.

Answer 2

is this correct

Answer 3

Yes, that is correct. In most ecosystems, there are typically more individuals of primary producers (Species A) than primary consumers (Species B) since energy is transferred less efficiently as you move up the trophic levels.