Question

Carnivores are

• A. Usually primary consumers
• B. Usually secondary consumers
• C. Usually secondary or tertiary consumers
• D. Usually decomposers rather than consumers

Answer 1

The correct option is C Usually secondary or tertiary consumers

• In an ecosystem, green plants usually are producers and occupy first trophic level.
• Herbivores consume producers and are primary consumers.
• Carnivores consume herbivores and are secondary consumers. Some carnivores may consume other carnivores and hence may be tertiary consumers. Carnivores, in general, occupy the top tiers of trophic levels.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.