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

Question

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second trophic level because it is a producer

second trophic level because it is a producer

first trophic level because it is a producer

first trophic level because it is a producer

second trophic level because it is a consumer

second trophic level because it is a consumer

first trophic level because it is a consumer

Answer 1

Phytoplankton are classified as producers because they perform photosynthesis to obtain energy from the sun. They occupy the first trophic level in the food web.

Therefore, the correct response is:

first trophic level because it is a producer.