What is meant by a primary consumer, secondary consumer and a tertiary consumer? Give one example of each.
BiologyClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
The consumers that feed on the producers that are on plants are called primary consumers. Example: Insects.
The consumers that feed on primary consumers are called secondary consumers. Example: Frogs. The consumers that feed on secondary consumers are called tertiary consumers. Example: Birds.
Insects → Frog → Birds
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