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Which of the following is a way that trees have been negatively impacted by human use?
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48. Ecology
Introduction to Ecology
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In ecological food chains, what are animals called that feed primarily on herbivores?
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Secondary consumers
B
Producers
C
Primary consumers
D
Decomposers
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Step 1: Begin by understanding the concept of a food chain. A food chain represents the flow of energy and nutrients through different levels of organisms in an ecosystem, starting with producers and moving through various consumer levels.
Step 2: Define the roles of each group in the food chain: Producers (e.g., plants) create energy through photosynthesis, Primary consumers (e.g., herbivores) feed on producers, Secondary consumers feed on primary consumers, and Decomposers break down dead organic matter.
Step 3: Focus on the term 'secondary consumers.' These are animals that primarily feed on herbivores (primary consumers). Examples include carnivores like wolves or omnivores like bears.
Step 4: Compare the other options provided: Producers create energy, Primary consumers feed on producers, and Decomposers recycle nutrients. None of these match the description of animals feeding primarily on herbivores.
Step 5: Conclude that animals feeding primarily on herbivores are classified as secondary consumers, based on their role in the food chain.
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