Which of the following are carnivores and eat only other carnivores and secondary consumers?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which group of organisms are classified as carnivores that exclusively consume other carnivores and secondary consumers, implying a specific level in a food chain or ecosystem.
Answer
Tertiary consumers
The final answer is Tertiary consumers.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is Tertiary consumers.
More Information
Tertiary consumers feed on secondary consumers or other tertiary consumers. They are at the top of the food chain and are often apex predators.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing secondary consumers with tertiary consumers. Secondary consumers primarily eat herbivores, not other carnivores.
Sources
- Lesson 4: Food Chains - MpalaLive - mpalalive.org
- The Food Chain - .nau.edu
- Carnivores which eat other carnivores are called Primary consumers ... - toppr.com
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