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Chapter 54, Problem 14TYK
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The characteristics of ideal farm animals grown as food for humans.
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Plants are producers that produce food by photosynthesis. When herbivores feed on these producers, nutrients and energy are transferred from producers to herbivores. Carnivores feed on herbivores, and the energy and nutrients are transferred to carnivores. Herbivores and carnivores are the primary and secondary consumers.
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Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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