What is the rate of increase in the biomass of heterotrophs per unit time and area called?

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APrimary productivity

BGross Primary Production

CSecondary productivity

DNet Primary Production

Answer:

Secondary production refers to the net quantity of energy transferred and stored in the bodies of heterotrophs over a period of time.
The rate of increase in the biomass of heterotrophs per unit time and area is called - Secondary productivity
Secondary productivity serves as an index of significance of the population in terms of food resources available to the heterotrophic populations, including man, in the food chain.

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