Question

Consumers that feed on carnivores are called _____.

• A. Primary consumers
• B. Secondary consumers
• C. Tertiary consumers
• D. Quaternary consumers

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Tertiary consumers

All organisms that can obtain energy directly from the sunlight are called producers. The organisms that directly depend on the producer for energy are called primary consumers or herbivores. Consumers that depend on primary consumers for energy are called secondary consumers or carnivores. Consumers that eat the secondary consumers or carnivores for energy are called tertiary consumers.