The primary consumers in a pond ecosystem are

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(B) In a pond ecosystem,the producers are phytoplankton. Primary consumers are organisms that feed directly on producers. Zooplankton,such as small cr

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(B) In a pond ecosystem,the producers are phytoplankton. Primary consumers are organisms that feed directly on producers. Zooplankton,such as small crustaceans (water fleas,Cyclops),are herbivores that feed on phytoplankton. Therefore,zooplankton act as the primary consumers in a pond ecosystem. Other examples of primary consumers in this ecosystem include mosquito larvae,tadpoles,snails,and certain small fish.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(P)$ First trophic level	$(I)$ Humans,Lion
$(Q)$ Second trophic level	$(II)$ Zooplankton,Grasshopper,Cow
$(R)$ Third trophic level	$(III)$ Phytoplankton,Grass,Trees
$(S)$ Fourth trophic level	$(IV)$ Birds,Fishes,Wolf

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