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The second trophic level in a food chain is occupied by _______.

A
herbivores
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B
carnivores
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decomposers
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D
producers
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Solution

The correct option is A herbivores
In a food chain, producers or plants make up the first trophic level. The second trophic level is made up of primary consumers or herbivores, third of secondary consumers or carnivores, fourth of tertiary consumers such as animals that feed on other carnivores.

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