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With reference to the given image of a simple food chain, mouse occupies which trophic level?

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Producer
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Primary consumer
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Secondary consumer
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Tertiary consumer
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Solution

The correct option is C Secondary consumer
A simple food chain starts with autotrophs. They are eaten by primary consumers (herbivores). Primary consumers are then eaten by secondary consumers, which are then eaten by tertiary consumers. Thus, tertiary consumers occupy the top level in the food chain.

In the given example, grasshopper is the primary consumer. Mouse occupies the trophic level of secondary consumers, while owl is the tertiary consumer.

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