Q. The biomass available for consumption by the herbivores and the decomposers is called
A) Gross primary productivity
B) Net primary productivity
C) Secondary productivity
D) Standing crop
Explanation
[Solution from source] Net primary productivity is gross primary productivity minus what plants lose in respiration. It is the biomass actually available to herbivores and decomposers. Standing crop is the biomass present at a given moment, not the rate of production available to consumers. Answer (2).
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.