Question

Which organism occupies the highest trophic level in this food web?

Group of answer choices

killer whale


elephant seal


penguin


leopard seal


squid


cod


krill


algae


small animals and protists

Answer 1

In a typical marine food web, the organism that occupies the highest trophic level is usually a top predator. Among the options you've provided, the **killer whale** (Orcinus orca) is generally considered to be at the highest trophic level. Killer whales are apex predators and can prey on various marine animals, including seals and even larger fish.

Therefore, the answer is:

**killer whale**