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The trophic level of a herbivore animal is

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First
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Second
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Third
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Intermediate
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Solution

The correct option is C Second
Ecosystem is made up of living and nonliving things. An ecological pyramid is composed of producer, herbivores, carnivores. Producers occupy the first trophic level. They use solar energy to synthesize their food by the process of photosynthesis. Herbivores occupy the second trophic level. They are also called as primary consumers. They feed on producers. The third trophic level is occupied by the carnivores which feed eat herbivores. They are also called as secondary consumers.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Second.'

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