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Secondary productivity is rate of formation of new organic matter by

1. Parasite
2. Consumer
3. Decomposer
4. Producer

Correct answer: Consumer

Solution

Secondary productivity refers to the production of new biomass in heterotrophs, especially consumers, from the organic matter they ingest. Producers make primary productivity, while decomposers mainly break down dead material.

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