Question

Which are the three types of consumers?

(a) Autotrophs, heterotrophs, and decomposers

(b) Herbivores, carnivores, and decomposers

(c) Producers, heterotrophs, and decomposers

(d) Herbivores, heterotrophs, and carnivores

The question was asked in final exam.

The above asked question is from Ecosystem in section Ecosystem of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Right option is (b) Herbivores, carnivores, and decomposers

The best I can explain: The organisms that cannot manufacture their own food and obtain ready-made organic food from producers are called consumers. The herbivores, carnivores, and decomposers are the three main types of consumers.