Secondary productivity is the rate of formation of new organic matter by consumers. Primary productivity depends on the producers inhabiting a particular area. Decomposers breakdown complex organic matter. Into inorganic substances like carbon dioxide water and nutrients. Parasitic species food on the body of ather organisms.
Secondary productivity is rate of formation of new organic matter by
NEET UG 2013 — Botany Ecosystem
Secondary productivity is rate of formation of new organic matter by
Held on 30 Apr 2013 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
producer
- B
parasite
- C
consumer
- D
decomposer
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