Trophic Levels Flashcards
What are trophic levels?
The different feeding levels at which organisms occur
Which trophic level do producers occur at?
The first trophic level
Which trophic level do primary consumers occur at?
Second
Which trophic level do secondary consumers occur at?
Third
Which trophic level do tertiary consumers occur at?
Fourth
What kind of organism would a producer be?
Green plants
What kind of organism would a primary consumer be?
Herbivore
What kind of organism would a secondary consumer be?
A carnivore
What kind of organism would a tertiary consumer be?
Carnivores which eat other carnivores
Which trophic level would an omnivore be on?
Second, third or fourth, depending on their food
Which trophic level would decomposers occur on?
Any
Depends on what organism is being decomposed
Why does the amount of energy differ on each trophic level?
Energy is used by the organisms at each level for growth (metabolism)
And energy is released via respiration, urine and faeces
Which trophic level has the most energy?
One
