Which of the following occupies more than one trophic level in the same ecosystem at the same time?
A
Sparrow
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B
Goat
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C
Frog
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D
Lion
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Solution
The correct option is A Sparrow In an ecosystem, there are various trophic levels. Each trophic level consists of a particular organisms. It consists of producers, consumers, decomposers. The first trophic level consists of producers such as plants. The second trophic level consists of primary consumers. The third trophic level consists of secondary consumers. There are certain organisms which occupy more than one trophic level in the same ecosystem at the same time. An example include sparrow. It feeds upon grains. Hence, it is called as primary consumer and occupies second trophic level. It also feeds upon insects. Hence, it is called as secondary consumer and occupies third trophic level.