Is a frog a secondary consumer?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking whether frogs function as secondary consumers in the food web. A secondary consumer typically feeds on primary consumers, which are herbivores. To answer this, we need to understand the position of frogs in their ecosystem and their diet.

More Information

In an ecosystem, a secondary consumer is typically an organism that eats primary consumers. Frogs often eat insects (primary consumers), making them secondary consumers.

Tips

Common mistakes include confusing primary consumers (which eat producers) with secondary consumers. Always check what an organism eats to determine its consumer level.

Sources

• National Geographic: Energy Flow & Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Consumers - nationalgeographic.org
• BBC Bitesize: Food Chains - Consumers - bbc.co.uk