Question : In a lake ecosystem, the primary consumers are ________.
Option 1: zooplankton
Option 2: phytoplankton
Option 3: bacteria
Option 4: fishes
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Correct Answer: zooplankton
Solution : The correct option is zooplankton .
In a lake ecosystem, the primary consumers are typically herbivores such as Zooplankton, small fish, and invertebrates that feed on algae and other aquatic plants. These organisms form a vital link in transferring energy from primary producers (like algae) to higher trophic levels in the food web.
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