The second trophic level in a lake is

Fishes

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Phytoplankton

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Zooplankton

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Benthos

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Solution

The correct option is C Zooplankton
In a lake, first triphic level is occupied by phytoplanktons as producers, zooplanktons are microscopic animals feeding largely on phytoplanktons and this occupying second trophic level.
So, the correct answer is option C, zooplankton.

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