Phytoplankton (marine algae) obtain their energy from the Sun. What is their place in the food web?

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Responses

A: second trophic level because it is a producer

second trophic level because it is a producer

B: first trophic level because it is a producer

first trophic level because it is a producer

C: second trophic level because it is a consumer

second trophic level because it is a consumer

D: first trophic level because it is a consumer

Answer 1

B: first trophic level because it is a producer