Parrotfish are secondary consumers in some ecosystems. What trophic level do these parrotfish MOST likely belong to?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

third trophic level as they consume primary consumers

third trophic level as they consume primary consumers

second trophic level as they consume primary consumers

second trophic level as they consume primary consumers

third trophic level as they consume secondary consumers

third trophic level as they consume secondary consumers

second trophic level as they consume secondary consumers

Answer 1

Parrotfish are secondary consumers in some ecosystems, which means they primarily feed on primary consumers (such as algae-eating organisms). Consequently, they belong to the third trophic level as they consume primary consumers. Therefore, the correct response is:

third trophic level as they consume primary consumers.