Biology
Differentiate among primary, secondary and tertiary consumers. Give one example of each in a food chain.
Answer
| Properties | Primary consumer | Secondary consumer | Tertiary consumer |
|---|---|---|---|
| What they eat | Producers | Primary consumers | Secondary consumers |
| Trophic level | 2nd trophic level | 3rd trophic level | 4th trophic level |
| Role in food chain | Herbivores that feed directly on plants | Carnivores/omnivores that eat herbivores | Top carnivores that eat secondary consumers |
| Examples | Grasshopper eating grass | Frog eating Grasshopper | Snake eating Frog. |