Difference between revisions of "Producer"
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| − | + | A [[producer]] is an [[organism]] that is able to make its own food. | |
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| style="height:20px; width:600px; text-align:center;" |In this [[Food Chain|food chain]] the [[grass]] is the [[producer]]. | | style="height:20px; width:600px; text-align:center;" |In this [[Food Chain|food chain]] the [[grass]] is the [[producer]]. | ||
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| + | A [[producer]] is an [[organism]] that makes its own food. | ||
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| + | : [[Producer]]s are the first [[Trophic Level|trophic level]] in a [[community]]. | ||
| + | : [[Producer]]s usually make their food by [[photosynthesis]]. However, there are some [[organism]]s that can use other [[energy]] sources to make their own food. | ||
| + | : [[Producer]]s are eaten by [[consumer]]s. | ||
Revision as of 12:00, 18 November 2018
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
A producer is a creature that can make its own food. These are usually plants.
About Producers
- All plants are producers.
- Producers are eaten by consumers.
- Producers are always at the start of the food chain.
Examples
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| In this food chain the bush is the producer and the gazelle and cheetah are consumers. |
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| In this food chain the grass is the producer and the grasshopper, baboon and cheetah are all consumers. |
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A producer is an organism that is able to make its own food.
About Producers
- All plants are producers.
- Producers are eaten by consumers.
- Producers are always at the start of the food chain.
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| In this food chain the tree is the producer. |
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| In this food chain the grass is the producer. |
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A producer is an organism that makes its own food.
About Producers
- Producers are the first trophic level in a community.
- Producers usually make their food by photosynthesis. However, there are some organisms that can use other energy sources to make their own food.
- Producers are eaten by consumers.