Ecosystem · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Biology
The rate of formation of new organic matter by consumers in an ecosystem is termed as:
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The rate of formation of new organic matter by consumers in an ecosystem is termed as:
- A.Gross primary productivity
- B.Net primary productivity
- C.Secondary productivityCorrect answer
- D.Net community productivity
Solution
Secondary productivity is defined as the rate of assimilation of food energy by consumers. Primary productivity is associated with producers (plants).
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