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Which among the following is the correct sequence of the food chain?1. Herbivores, Phytoplankton, Whales and Carnivores2. Phytoplankton, Herbivores, Carnivores and Whales3. Phytoplankton, Carnivores, Herbivores and Whales4. Herbivores, Carnivores, Whales and Phytoplankton

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Phytoplankton, Herbivores, Carnivores and Whales

The correct answer is Phytoplankton, Herbivores, Carnivores and Whales.

  • Food chain- It is the sequence of transfers of matter and energy in the form of food from organism to organism.
  • It begins with the producer organism, follows the chain and ends with a decomposer organism.
  • Phytoplankton
    • They are microscopic marine algae.
    • It is the base of several aquatic food webs.
    • In a balanced ecosystem, they provide food for a wide range of sea creatures.
  • Animals that eat phytoplankton are called herbivores.
  • Phytoplankton is eaten by primary consumers like zooplankton, small fish, and crustaceans.
  • Mollusks, small crustaceans (such as shrimp and krill) and small fish like sardines and herring eat large amounts of the zooplankton. These are carnivores.
  • Small fish and crustaceans are eaten by larger predators like Whales.

  • The sun is the initial source of energy, which provides energy for everything on the planet.
  • The producers make up the first level of a food chain that utilizes the energy from the sun to make food.
  • Consumers are the largest part of a food web.
  • It includes herbivores which are animals that eat plants, carnivores which are animals that eat other animals, parasites are those organisms that live on other organisms.
  • Decomposers are organisms that get energy from dead or waste organic material and convert organic waste materials into inorganic materials like nutrient-rich soil or land.


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