NEET2011BotanyEcosystemActual
Which one of the following animals may occupy more than one trophic levels in the same ecosystem at the same time?
Options
- ASparrow
- BLion
- CGoat
- DFrog
Correct answer
A. Sparrow
Step-by-step solution
Sparrow feeds upon grains hence, is called primary consumer or herbivore and belongs to second trophic level ( T ₂ ) . It also feeds upon insects in the same ecosystem at the same time, hence, called secondary consumer or primary carnivores, and now belongs to third trophic level ( T ₃ ) .