Multiple Choice
Which of the following organisms are considered first-level consumers in an ecosystem?
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48. Ecology
Introduction to Ecology
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Which of the following organisms is typically considered a secondary consumer in an ecosystem?
A
Rabbit
B
Grasshopper
C
Snake
D
Oak tree
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Understand the concept of trophic levels in an ecosystem: Producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and tertiary consumers.
Identify the role of producers: These are typically plants or algae that produce energy through photosynthesis, such as an oak tree.
Recognize primary consumers: These are herbivores that eat producers. Examples include rabbits and grasshoppers.
Define secondary consumers: These are organisms that eat primary consumers. They are typically carnivores or omnivores.
Identify the organism that fits the role of a secondary consumer: In this case, a snake is a secondary consumer because it preys on primary consumers like rabbits and grasshoppers.
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