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"It is possible that a species may occupy more than one trophic level in the same ecosystem at the same time." Explain with the help of one example.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Trophic Levels**: - Trophic levels refer to the different positions that organisms occupy in a food chain or food web. The primary levels are producers (plants), primary consumers (herbivores), secondary consumers (carnivores), and tertiary consumers (top predators). 2. **Definition of Omnivores**: - Omnivores are organisms that eat both plants and animals. This dietary flexibility allows them to occupy multiple trophic levels. ...
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