Question

which best describes a consumer that only eats producers such as plants or algae?
a. omnivore
b. carnivore
c. herbivore
d. scavenger

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A (omnivore): Eats both plants and animals, so not correct.
• Option B (carnivore): Eats other animals, not producers, so incorrect.
• Option C (herbivore): Defined as an organism that only consumes producers (plants, algae, etc.), which matches the description.
• Option D (scavenger): Feeds on dead organisms, not just producers, so incorrect.

Answer:

C. herbivore