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Question
In a food chain, the third trophic level is always occupied by
Options
carnivores
herbivores
decomposers
decomposers
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Solution
carnivores
Explanation -
A food chains always starts with plants or producers so they occupy the first trophic level. The plants in turn, are consumed by herbivores which occupy the second trophic level. Primary carnivores eat the herbivores and occupy third trophic level.
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