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Ecosystems and Biodiversity · Question 11 of 68

In the marine food web shown, at which trophic level does the shark feed?

Question 11

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In the marine food web shown, at which trophic level does the shark feed?

A food web drawn as labelled boxes on rows by feeding level, with arrows pointing from each organism to the one that eats it. Arrows: Phytoplankton to Zooplankton; Zooplankton to Sardine; Zooplankton to Jellyfish; Sardine to Tuna; Sardine to Seabird; Jellyfish to Turtle; Tuna to Shark; Turtle to Shark.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

Explanation

  1. Both chains to the shark have five links: phytoplankton → zooplankton → sardine → tuna → shark, and phytoplankton → zooplankton → jellyfish → turtle → shark.

  2. So the shark is at the fifth trophic level.

Concept
Trophic levels in a marine food web
Typical time
60 s
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