What is another word for primary producer?
Pronunciation: [pɹˈa͡ɪməɹi pɹədjˈuːsə] (IPA) 
Primary producer is a term that describes organisms that create their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis. Synonyms for primary producer include autotrophs, self-feeders, and the more specialized terms like photoautotrophs and chemoautotrophs. Autotrophs or self-feeders produce their own organic matter, which serves as the foundation of many food webs, and the energy source for almost all forms of life. Photoautotrophs are organisms that use sunlight as the ultimate energy source and convert it into chemical energy. Chemoautotrophs, on the other hand, use chemical reactions to produce organic molecules. Together, these synonyms of primary producers underline the essential role these organisms play in sustaining life on earth.
