What is the role of 'Zooplankton' in a pond food chain?
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Correct answer: Primary consumer
Zooplankton are small aquatic animals that feed on phytoplankton. This makes them the primary consumers that bridge the gap between microscopic producers and larger aquatic animals like fish.
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