Consider the following kinds of organisms: 1. Copepods 2. Cyanobacteria 3. Diatoms 4. Foraminifera. Which of…
Consider the following kinds of organisms: 1. Copepods 2. Cyanobacteria 3. Diatoms 4. Foraminifera. Which of the above are primary producers in the food chains of oceans?
1 and 2
2 and 3
3 and 4
1 and 4
Solution
Cyanobacteria and diatoms are photosynthetic and form the base of marine food chains as primary producers. Copepods are zooplankton (consumers) and foraminifera are protozoans (consumers).