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Which one of the following animals may occupy more than one trophic levels in the same ecosystem at the same time?
BiologyEcosystemNEETNEET 2011 (Mains)
Options:
  • A Sparrow
  • B Lion
  • C Goat
  • D Frog
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Sparrow
Sparrow feeds upon grains hence, is called primary consumer or herbivore and belongs to second trophic level $\left(\mathrm{T}_2\right)$. It also feeds upon insects in the same ecosystem at the same time, hence, called secondary consumer or primary carnivores, and now belongs to third trophic level $\left(\mathrm{T}_3\right)$.

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