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The frog that feeds on an insect is a

  • A) Tertiary consumer
  • B) Decomposer
  • C) Primary consumer
  • D) Secondary consumer

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The correct answer is D) Secondary consumer. In an ecosystem, organisms are classified based on their feeding relationships. Here's a brief overview:

Understanding Consumer Levels

  • Primary consumers eat producers (plants).
  • Secondary consumers eat primary consumers (herbivores).
  • Tertiary consumers eat secondary consumers.
  • Decomposers break down dead organic matter.

Since frogs typically eat insects, which are primary consumers, they are classified as secondary consumers in the food chain.