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Biology Ecosystem Structure and Function, Productivity and Decomposition Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

A consumer whose carbon atoms have already passed through three species is a -

A
scavenger
B
tertiary producer
C
tertiary consumer
D
secondary consumer

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The correct answer is:
C

If carbon atoms have passed through three species before reaching an organism, it means the organism is at the fourth trophic level. This level is called a tertiary consumer.

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