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

1 answer

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