Question

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

Answer 1

Correct option (a) net primary productivity

Explanation:

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.