Multiple Choice
In a food chain, which organisms are typically considered tertiary consumers?
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48. Ecology
Introduction to Ecology
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Which of the following organisms is correctly paired with its trophic level?
A
Fungi - Secondary Consumer
B
Wolf - Primary Consumer
C
Grass - Primary Producer
D
Rabbit - Primary Producer
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Understand the concept of trophic levels: Trophic levels are the hierarchical levels in an ecosystem, comprising producers at the base and various levels of consumers above them.
Identify the role of each organism: Producers, such as plants and algae, convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis. Consumers rely on consuming other organisms for energy.
Classify the organisms: Fungi are decomposers, not consumers. Wolves are secondary or tertiary consumers, not primary consumers. Rabbits are herbivores, making them primary consumers, not producers.
Recognize the correct pairing: Grass is a plant, which performs photosynthesis, making it a primary producer.
Conclude with the correct answer: Grass is correctly paired with its trophic level as a primary producer, while the other pairings are incorrect based on their ecological roles.
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