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Which one of the following has the largest population in a food chain?

A. Producers


B. Primary consumers


C. Secondary consumers


D. Decomposers

D: Decomposer

Decomposers are the organisms which obtain nutrients by breaking down the organic matter. It includes micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi.


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Common detritivores in our ecosystem are_________.

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The major reservoir of carbon on earth is_________.

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The second trophic level in a lake is

A. Phytoplankton


B. Zooplankton


C. Benthos


D. Fishes

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Secondary producers are

A. Herbivores


B. Producers


C. Carnivores


D. None of the above