Question

In a food chain, the third trophic level is always occupied by.

• A. Carnivores.
• B. Herbivores.
• C. Decomposers.
• D. Producers.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Carnivores.

The correct option is A.

Explanation for the correct option:

1. A trophic level is a step or level in the food chain. It represents the number of steps the organism has taken from the beginning of the chain.
2. Carnivores that eat herbivores can be found at the third trophic level.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option B:

Herbivores that devour producers can be found at the second trophic level.

Option C:

1. Decomposers are essential to the flow of energy through an ecosystem.
2. They decompose dead creatures into simpler inorganic elements, releasing nutrients to primary producers.

Option D:

In a food chain, the creatures in the first trophic level are producers, meaning they synthesize food for themselves and all other species.

Final answer: In a food chain, the third trophic level occurs in carnivores.