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Biology Ecosystem NCERT Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

When a big fish eats a small fish which eats water fleas supported by phytoplankton, the water fleas are :

A
Producer
B
Primary consumers
C
Secondary consumers
D
Top consumer in this top chain

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The correct answer is:
B

Food chain: Phytoplankton → Water fleas → Small fish → Big fish.

Since water fleas eat producers (phytoplankton), they are primary consumers.

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