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2012 · Q43
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Ecosystem question

2012 · Q43

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The rate of formation of new organic matter by rabbit in a grassland, is called :
  1. A
    Net productivity
  2. B
    Gross primary productivity
  3. C
    Secondary productivity
  4. D
    Net primary productivity
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Correct answer: C

The rate of resynthesis of organic matter by consumers or the rate at which food energy is assimilated at the trophic level of consumers is called secondary productivity. In a grassland ecosystem, the rate of formation of new organic matter by rabbit is referred as secondary productivity.

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