A Carnivorous Plant, Such as a Sundew, May Be Considered

question 78

Multiple Choice

A carnivorous plant, such as a sundew, may be considered both a when it eats a carnivorous spider.

• A) primary consumer and a secondary consumer
• B) primary consumer and a tertiary consumer
• C) producer and a tertiary consumer
• D) producer and a secondary consumer
• E) producer and a primary consumer

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Definitions:

Trophic Level

The position that an organism occupies in a food chain, which determines the flow of energy and nutrients from one organism to another.

Humus

Substances in the soil originating from decomposed plant materials and leaves, broken down by microorganisms.

Porous

Characterized by the presence of tiny holes or spaces through which liquids or gases can pass, making the material permeable.

Precipitation

Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.