The dominant second trophic level, in a lake ecosystem is
A
Benthos
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B
Plankton
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C
Zooplankton
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D
Phytoplankton
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Solution
The correct option is B Zooplankton Ponds and lakes are stationary fresh waters. Ponds are generally shallower with depth less than 2 meters.
Producers include phytoplanktons, free floating and suspended macrophytes, submerged and emergent plants.
Consumers (or second trophic level) comprise of zooplankton (ciliates, flagellates, rotifers, small crustaceans, like Cyclops, Daphnia). Thus, the correct answer is option C.