What is the Role of A Consumer In An Ecosystem? Overview of Consumer Ecologic Functions

What is the Role of A Consumer In An Ecosystem? Overview of Consumer Ecologic Functions

The role of a consumer in an ecosystem is multifaceted and includes; regulation of plant growth, prevention of prey overpopulation, prevention of algal overgrowth, facilitation of energy transfer, provision of food to higher consumers and decomposers, contribution to carbon sequestration and release, contribution to nutrient cycling, enhancement of biodiversity, facilitation of adaptation, and provision of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis