Producers: (organisms that produce their energy/food) (1) (13) Primary- autotrophs; bottom layer of trophic level; supports other life Producers make their own energy or food; they are autotrophs. Through photosynthesis or another process, they can generate their own energy and use it as an energy source. Primary producers are more specific producers. They are at the very bottom of the trophic pyramid and are the base for the beginning of the pyramid.
Examples of Producers: 1. Tasmanian Pepper Berry Tree 2. Pademelon 3. Tussock Grass 4. Huon Pine 5. Pandini 6. Acacia Tree 7. Eucalyptus Tree 8. Button Grass
10. Red Fox
Consumers: (organisms who get their energy from other organisms) (1) (17) Primary- an herbivore; organisms that eat autotrophs Secondary- carnivores that eat herbivores Tertiary- carnivores that eat carnivores Primary consumers eat plants and other autotrophs. They do not eat animals, only vegetation. These animals are herbivores. Secondary consumers eat the herbivores. They are bigger animals that eat small organisms. These animals may be omnivores or carnivores. Tertiary consumers are at the very top of the trophic pyramid. They are carnivores and will eat the animals smaller than it. They tend to be at the top of the food chain as well.
Examples of Consumers: 1. Brown Falcon 2. Hopping Mouse 3. Red Fox 4. Wedge Tail Eagle 5. Eastern Quoll