Determine the role of each organism in the ecosystem as a producer, consumer or decomposer.

(4 points)
Producer Consumer Decomposer
Bear

Grass

Worm

Rabbit

1 answer

Here’s the classification of each organism based on their roles in the ecosystem:

Producer

  • Grass: Grass is a producer because it photosynthesizes, converting sunlight into energy and forming the base of the food chain.

Consumer

  • Bear: Bears are consumers as they eat a variety of foods, including plants (like berries) and other animals. They are typically classified as omnivores.
  • Rabbit: Rabbits are herbivores and consumers that feed on plants, specifically grasses and other vegetation.

Decomposer

  • Worm: Worms are decomposers, as they break down organic matter, such as dead plant and animal material, returning nutrients to the soil.

To summarize:

  • Producer: Grass
  • Consumer: Bear, Rabbit
  • Decomposer: Worm