alleryWhich biomass is left for heterotrophs to consume?
ANet primary productivity
BPhotosynthetic radiation
CGross primary productivity
DSecondary productivity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Net primary productivity
What remains after plants use part of GPP in respiration is NPP, and this is what herbivores and decomposers can use.
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