Question

Which of the following statements regarding tertiary carnivores are incorrect?

1. Tertiary carnivores are also known as primary consumers.
2. They typically feed on herbivorous animals.
3. Animals like wolves and peacocks are examples of tertiary carnivores.
4. These animals are often preyed upon by other larger carnivores.

• A. None of these
• B. iii only
• C. All of these
• D. i, iv

Answer 1

Answer:

C. All of these

• Tertiary carnivores represent a higher trophic level, often at or near the top of the food chain in many ecosystems.

• They consume other carnivores (specifically secondary carnivores), indicating a complex food web.

• Organisms like lions and tigers exemplify tertiary carnivores due to their apex predatory roles, where they typically have no natural predators in their adult form.

• Their presence is often a sign of a healthy and complex ecosystem, as they regulate populations of lower trophic levels and contribute to ecological stability.