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Define carnivores. Name any two primary and secondary carnivores.


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Definition:

  • Carnivores are types of consumers that consume other consumers only or flesh or meat. Thus, they obtain energy from consumers only.
  • Primary carnivores consume herbivores (primary consumers) and secondary carnivores consume the primary carnivores (secondary consumers).

Examples:

  • Primary carnivores: Wolf, fish, snake, and fox.
  • Secondary carnivores: Lion, eagle, tiger, and big fishes

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