Question

Which one of the following is secondary consumer?

• A. Rat
• B. Squirrel
• C. Lizard
• D. Grasshopper

Hint:

Secondary consumers feed on primary consumers (herbivores), and they are typically carnivores or omnivores.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the concept of consumers.
- Primary consumers are herbivores, feeding on plants. - Secondary consumers are carnivores, feeding on primary consumers.
Step 2: Identify the secondary consumer.
- The rat (A) and squirrel (B) are primary consumers because they eat plants. - The grasshopper (D) is also a primary consumer (herbivore). - The lizard (C) is a secondary consumer because it feeds on insects (primary consumers).
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{(C) \; Lizard} \]