Producer

Definition

Producers are organisms that can convert sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis. They form the base of most food chains and provide energy for other organisms.

Related terms

Autotrophs: Another term for producers, which means they can produce their own food.

Chlorophyll: The pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

Primary Productivity: The rate at which producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.