Question

carnivores that feed on other carnivores are
a. tertiary consumers
b. secondary consumers
c. primary consumers
d. producers
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Producers are organisms that make their own food (e.g., plants via photosynthesis), so option d is incorrect.
• Primary consumers are herbivores that eat producers. For example, a rabbit eating grass. So option c is incorrect.
• Secondary consumers are carnivores that eat primary consumers. For example, a fox eating a rabbit.
• Tertiary consumers are carnivores that eat other carnivores. For example, a hawk eating a fox.

Answer:

A. tertiary consumers