Rates for LTL freight are determined by class, weight, pick up and destination zip codes (in the transportation industry this is commonly referred to as the âlaneâ), and any additional services required to meet the shipperâs and consigneeâs (this is another term for the delivery location) needs.
Quick Answer. Consumers are organisms that receive all their energy by consuming other types of organisms or organic matter. Generally consumers prey on other organisms because they do not have the ability to produce their own energy or to obtain energy through inorganic sources.
A consumer in science refers to an organism, typically an animal, that feeds on other animals or plants. The consumer is part of the food chain and is studied in the science field known as ecology. In the natural ecosystem, there is a food chain or food web.