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The rate of formation of new organic matter by consumers is termed what?
AGross primary productivity
BNet primary productivity
CSecondary productivity
DStanding crop biomass
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Secondary productivity
New organic matter made by consumers is secondary productivity, unlike plant-made primary productivity.
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