Question

Carnivores belong to which trophic level?

• A. Producers
• B. Primary consumers
• C. Secondary consumers
• D. Decomposers

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Secondary consumers

Ecosystem comprises of both biotic and abiotic components. The biotic components include producers and consumers. Producers harness solar energy and manufacture food; and the consumers depend on the producers directly or indirectly for food. There are different levels of consumers in an ecosystem. Carnivores are secondary consumers as they depend on herbivores, and herbivores feed on plants directly and hence are the primary consumers. Decomposers also are an integral part of the ecosytem helping in recycling of nutrients.