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The biomass available for consumption by the herbivores and the decomposers is called (a) net primary productivity

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The biomass available for consumption by the herbivores and the decomposers is called

 (a) net primary productivity

 (b) secondary productivity

 (c) standing crop

 (d) gross primary productivity

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Correct option (a) net primary productivity

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Net primary productivity is equal to the rate of organic matter created by photosynthesis minus the rate of respiration and other losses. It is the biomass available for consumption by the herbivores and the decomposers.

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