Question

Which one of the following can be considered as an example of secondary consumer?

• A. A fish that feeds on algae.
• B. A hawk that feeds on a mouse that feeds on an insect.
• C. A plant that is parasitic on another plant.
• D. A lion that eats a gazelle that feeds on grass.
• E. A beetle that feeds on nectar.

Answer 1

The correct option is D A lion that eats a gazelle that feeds on grass.

Secondary consumers are the organisms that feed on primary consumers.

• A fish feeding on algae (producer) is a primary consumer.
• A hawk is a tertiary consumer that feeds on a mouse (secondary consumer) that feeds on an insect (primary consumer).
• A plant that is parasitic on another plant is a primary consumer.
• A lion that eats a gazelle (primary consumer) that feeds on grass (producer) is the secondary consumer.
• A beetle that feeds on nectar is the primary consumer.

So, the correct answer is option D.