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Published on: August 14, 2026

The rate of formation of new organic matter by rabbit in a grassland is called

A
Secondary productivity
B
Net primary productivity
C
Gross primary productivity
D
Net productivity

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The rate of formation of new organic matter by herbivores like rabbits in a grassland is called secondary productivity, since they consume producers and convert that energy into their own biomass.

Primary productivity refers to organic matter formed by producers (plants), while secondary productivity is by consumers.

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