Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1: Herbivores are also called as first order consumers.
Statement 2: Herbivores obtain their food directly from plants.

Options

A. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
B. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.
C. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
D. Both statement 1 and 2 are incorrect.

Answer

A

Explanation

All animals depend on plants for their food needs directly or indirectly. Hence, they are called as consumer and also heterotrophs. If they feed on the producers i.e., the plants directly they are called as primary consumers or first order consumers. Primary consumers are herbivores.