Which one occupies more than one trophic level in a pond ecosystem?

Zooplankton

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Phytoplankton

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Fish

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Frog

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Solution

The correct option is C Fish
A fish consuming phytoplanktons occupies primary consumer level while when consuming another small fish, it occupies secondary consumer level. So, a fish can occupy more than one trophic level in a pond ecosystem.
So, the correct answer is option C, fish.

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Assertion: The trophic level represents a functional level, not a species as such.

Reason: A given species may occupy more than one trophic level in the same ecosystem at the same time.

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