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Which of the following trophic levels are occupied by sparrow ?

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Primary consumer, primary producer

B

Secondary consumer , top carnivore

C

Primary producer, secondary consumer

D

Primary consumer, secondary consumer.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand Trophic Levels**: - Trophic levels represent the position of organisms in a food chain. They are categorized as producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and tertiary consumers. 2. **Identify Producers**: - The first trophic level consists of producers (autotrophs) that create their own food, such as plants. Examples include grass and trees. 3. **Identify Primary Consumers**: - The second trophic level includes primary consumers, which are herbivores that feed on producers. An example is a grasshopper that feeds on grass. 4. **Identify Secondary Consumers**: - The third trophic level consists of secondary consumers, which are carnivores that feed on primary consumers. Birds and fish are examples of secondary consumers. 5. **Identify Tertiary Consumers**: - The fourth trophic level includes tertiary consumers, which are top carnivores that feed on secondary consumers. Examples include lions and humans. 6. **Determine the Role of Sparrow**: - A sparrow is a bird that primarily feeds on seeds and insects. It does not produce food, so it cannot be a producer. 7. **Classify Sparrow**: - Since sparrows feed on seeds and insects, they can be classified as both primary consumers (when feeding on seeds) and secondary consumers (when feeding on insects). 8. **Select the Correct Trophic Levels**: - The correct answer is that sparrows occupy both the primary consumer and secondary consumer levels. ### Final Answer: - The trophic levels occupied by sparrows are **Primary Consumer and Secondary Consumer**. ---
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