What do producer organisms eat?

Consumers have to feed on producers or other consumers to survive. Deer are herbivores, which means that they only eat plants (Producers). Bears are another example of consumers. Black bears are omnivores and scavengers, like skunks and raccoons, which means that they will eat just about anything. read more

In an ecosystem, primary producers are the plants and other organisms that are able to make their own food. Herbivores eat primary producers, so they are known as plant-eating organisms. Deer and cows are examples of herbivores. Carnivores, also called secondary consumers, eat herbivores and other carnivores. read more

They do this by using light energy from the Sun, carbon dioxide from the air and water from the soil to produce food - in the form of glucouse/sugar. The process is called photosynthesis. Click on the image below to learn about photosynthesis. Consumers. Animals are called consumers. read more