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Consumers what are they?

BEST ANSWER: an organism, usually an animal, that feeds on plants or other animals. such as: bears, sharks, birds, mice, deer, dolphins, etc. BETTER ANSWER… (MORE)

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Just C. Urious

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What do owls consume?

It depends on the type of owl, location, and what prey is availible. Most owls eat rodents like moles, voles, mice, and rats. Some of the bigger owls will eat foxes,rabbits, a… (MORE)

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In Coyotes

Is a coyote a primary consumer a secondary consumer or tertiary consumer?

A coyote is a second order consumer because it eats first order consumers such as rabbits. in a way zooplankton are

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Neodarwinian

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In Apes

Is gorilla a primary consumer secondary consumer or a tertiary consumer?

Primary. It will eat leaves and fruits directly from primary producers. Gorillas very rarely eat any meat, so very rarely would the be secondary consumers.

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What is consumer awareness?

Anyone who consumes goods is a consumer. Consumers get exploited in the market. They respond to advertisements and buy goods. Generally advertisements do not give all the …information that a consumer needs t know or wants to know about a product. Some of the common methods of exploitation are Under weight and under measurements -not measured or weighed correctly Substandard Quality -defective home appliances and medicines beyond expiry date High prices-charging above the retail price Duplicate Articles-selling fake items in the name of the original Adulteration and Impurity-is done to get higher profits Lack of safety Devices-absence of inbuilt safeguardsin appliances Artifical Scarcity-hoarding and black marketing False and Incomplete Information-misleading information on quality, durability, and safety. Unsatisfactory after sales Service-high cost items like eletronics and cars require constant and regular service. Rough behaviour and Undue conditions-harassment in getting LPG connection or a telephone connection.. Factors causing exploitation of Consumers. Limited Information-providing full and correct information will help in the choice Limited Supplies-when goods and services are in short supply then price shoots up Limited Competition.-single producer may manipulate the market in terms of price and stocks. Low Literacy.-illiteracy leads to exploitation.Hence Consumer Awareness is essential. Rise of consumer Awareness Kautilya was one of the earliest to write in his Arthasastra about the need for Consumer awareness and protection. With the growth of private sector there is a greater need for discipline and regulation of the market. Consumers must be aware of the sale and purchase of goods, the health and security aspects also. Ensuring the safety of food items sold in the market is essential these days. Legal measures for consumer safety and consumer awareness must be uniform, and transparent in terms of prices, quality of goods, and stocks. Consumers must have the tools to combat malpractices and protect their rights. Rights and Duties of Consumers As codified under the Indian Laws the Consumers have the following Rights Right to Safety-to protect against hazardous goods Right to be Informed-about price, quality, purity Right to Choose-access to a variety of goods and services at competitive prices. Right to be Heard-consumers interest and welfare must be taken care of Right to seek Redressal-protection against unfair trade practicesand settling genuine grievances. Right to Consumer Education.-Kowledge about goods and issues related to consumers. Duties Get a bill for every important purchase and also the Warranty card Check the ISI mark or Agmark on the goods Form consumer awareness groups Make a complaint on genuine grievances. Consumers must know to exercise their rights. Consumer protection Measure1. Legislation concerning Consumer Rights. The Consumer Protection Act 1986 provides for consumer disputes redressal at the state and national level. With the help of this law the agencies can solve grievances in a speedy, simple and inexpensive manner. A separate department of consumer affairs was set up at the state and central government. A three tier system of consumer courts at the National, State and District levels were set up. These agencies have done good work by handling lakhs of cases. 2. Public Distribution System. To protect the poor from price rise and black marketing the government food security to the poor by supplying essentials through the ration or Fair price shops. 3. Standardisation of Products. These are done to assure the quality of products. The ISI stamp on goods is placed by the Bureau of Indian standards. This caters to industrial and consumer goods. These goods can be trusted to confirm to specific standards. Agmark is meant for Agricultural products. At the International level the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) located in Geneva sets common standards. The FAO and WHO provide food standards. Legal formalities for filing a complaint. The complaint can be written on plain paper. The supporting documents like the warranty card must be attached. A lawyer is not required. We can argue our case. (MORE)

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What do consumer advocates do on behalf of consumers?

Consumer advocates help to educate consumers about their rights to prevent corporate abuses like predatory lending, misleading advertising, or other dangerous corporate practi… (MORE)

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In Owls

Is an owl a primary consumer a secondary consumer or tertiary consumer?

Owls are secondary consumers. The producer - the grass and seeds. The primary consumer - the mice that eat the seeds. The secondary consumer - the owl that eats the mice… (MORE)

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In Food Chains and Food Webs

What consumers eat secondary consumers?

The tertiary eats the secondary and the secondary eats the primary and the primary eats the producer.

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What is consumable?

Consumables can be defined as goods that are used by individuals and corporations that must be replaced. It can also be defined as the commodities that are intended to be … (MORE)

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Is a hawk a primary consumer a secondary consumer or tertiary consumer?

Hawks can be either secondary or tertiary consumers, depending on the organism it eats at any particular time. If it eats an herbivore such as a mouse, then it is a second… (MORE)