Which of the following regarding the trophic levels is INCORRECT?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Omnivores – Fungus

• Omnivores are organisms that eat both plants and animals. They do not include fungus in their diet.

• Fungus is typically classified as a decomposer, which breaks down dead organic matter, rather than being an omnivore.

Information Booster:

• Trophic levels describe the position of organisms in a food chain. The main levels are:

  • Producers (plants and algae)

  • Primary consumers (herbivores)

  • Secondary consumers (carnivores that eat herbivores)

  • Tertiary consumers (carnivores that eat other carnivores)

  • Decomposers (fungi, bacteria, etc.)

• Omnivores play a flexible role in the food chain as they can occupy different trophic levels depending on the food they consume.

Additional Information:

• Fungus is considered a decomposer, which is an essential part of the ecosystem, recycling nutrients from dead organisms.

• Omnivores such as humans, bears, and pigs can act as both primary and secondary consumers, depending on their diet.