What is the difference between primary consumers and tertiary consumers? A. Primary consumers are carnivorous; tertiary consumers are omnivorous or carnivorous. B. Primary consumers are herbivorous; tertiary consumers are omnivorous or carnivorous. C. Primary consumers are carnivorous; tertiary consumers are herbivorous. D. Primary consumers metabolism chemical energy; tertiary consumers require plants or animals

What is the difference between primary consumers and tertiary consumers? A. Primary consumers are carnivorous; tertiary consumers are omnivorous or carnivorous. B. Primary consumers are herbivorous; tertiary consumers are omnivorous or carnivorous. C. Primary consumers are carnivorous; tertiary consumers are herbivorous. D. Primary consumers metabolism chemical energy; tertiary consumers require plants or animals

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter54: Ecosystems And Global Change

Section: Chapter Questions

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