The organisms of the first level of the trophic food web are phytoplankton and zooplankton. Phytoplankton and zooplankton absorb the sun’s light energy to make their own food through photosynthesis.
The organisms of the second level of the trophic food web are called primary consumers. Primary consumers are usually herbivores which consume green plants. Anchovies, capelin, herring, menhaden, and shrimp are all examples of primary consumers.
The organisms of third level of the trophic food web are called secondary consumers. Secondary consumers are commonly referred to as carnivores, which usually eat the primary consumers or other animals. Rockfish, salmon, squid, and stripped bass are all examples of secondary consumers.
The organisms of the fourth level of the trophic food web are called tertiary consumers or quaternary consumers. Tertiary and quaternary consumers are the animals that eat the secondary consumers.
The organisms at the top of the trophic food web are called predators. Since predators are at the top of the food web of their ecosystem, they have almost no other enemies. Predators feed on prey, or any animal that they can hunt and feed on. Sharks and killer whales are both examples of predators.
Detritivores are the animals that eat up the remains of organisms when they die. What isn’t broken up by detritivores is broken down by decomposers, such as bacteria and fungi, and the exchange of energy continues and the cycle starts again.
The organisms of the second level of the trophic food web are called primary consumers. Primary consumers are usually herbivores which consume green plants. Anchovies, capelin, herring, menhaden, and shrimp are all examples of primary consumers.
The organisms of third level of the trophic food web are called secondary consumers. Secondary consumers are commonly referred to as carnivores, which usually eat the primary consumers or other animals. Rockfish, salmon, squid, and stripped bass are all examples of secondary consumers.
The organisms of the fourth level of the trophic food web are called tertiary consumers or quaternary consumers. Tertiary and quaternary consumers are the animals that eat the secondary consumers.
The organisms at the top of the trophic food web are called predators. Since predators are at the top of the food web of their ecosystem, they have almost no other enemies. Predators feed on prey, or any animal that they can hunt and feed on. Sharks and killer whales are both examples of predators.
Detritivores are the animals that eat up the remains of organisms when they die. What isn’t broken up by detritivores is broken down by decomposers, such as bacteria and fungi, and the exchange of energy continues and the cycle starts again.
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