Question 11
MediumOriginal questionIn the marine food web shown, at which trophic level does the shark feed?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Both chains to the shark have five links: phytoplankton → zooplankton → sardine → tuna → shark, and phytoplankton → zooplankton → jellyfish → turtle → shark.
So the shark is at the fifth trophic level.
- Concept
- Trophic levels in a marine food web
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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