producer

Definition

In an ecosystem, a producer is an organism that makes its own food. Producers use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water. This process is called photosynthesis.

Some examples of producers include:

Plants
Algae
Cyanobacteria

Producers are important for all ecosystems. They provide food for other organisms, and they help to clean the air and water.

How can the word be used?

The farmer is a producer of food.

Different forms of the word

Noun: a person or thing that produces something.

Verb: to produce something.

Etymology

The word "producer" comes from the Latin word "producere", which means "to bring forth".

The first recorded use of the word "producer" in English was in the 14th century.

Question

What is a producer?