Answer: consumers.
- A consumers
- B producers
- C autotrophs
- D minerals
Correct answer: A. consumers
Explanation: Consumers depend on other organisms for food.
Energy pyramid showing a simple food chain (producer to herbivore to carnivore) with energy decreasing roughly tenfold at each trophic level.
Concept context
Ecosystems, food chains, energy flow, nutrient cycles, biodiversity, and conservation.