Where do consumers get food?

Question

Select all that apply.

Responses

from eating other consumers
from eating other consumers

from consuming herbivores only
from consuming herbivores only

from eating producers
from eating producers

from consuming water only

Answer 1

Consumers get food from the following sources:

• From eating other consumers: This refers to carnivorous consumers that obtain energy by consuming other animals.

• From consuming herbivores only: This applies to carnivorous consumers that specifically eat herbivores (plant-eating animals).

• From eating producers: This refers to herbivorous consumers that obtain their energy directly from plants (producers).

The option "from consuming water only" does not apply, as while water is essential for life, it is not a source of food or energy.

So, the correct selections are:

• From eating other consumers
• From consuming herbivores only
• From eating producers