Asked in UHS MDCAT 2015 2015

The trophic level of a herbivore in a given food web is:

Correct answer: D. 2

  • A. 1
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 2

Explanation

D option is the correct answer. The trophic level of a herbivore is generally at the second level. Herbivores are primary consumers that directly feed on plants or algae, which occupy the first trophic level as primary producers. The energy flow in a food chain typically starts with primary producers, followed by herbivores at the second trophic level.

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