Question

What is meant by a primary consumer, secondary consumer and a tertiary consumer ? Give one example of each.

Answer 1

1. The animals which eat only plants are called Herbivores. All herbivores are primary consumers. Example – Goat

2. The small carnivores which feed on herbivores (primary consumers) are called secondary consumers. Example – Frog

3. The Large carnivores (or top carnivores) which feed upon the small carnivores (secondary consumers) are called tertiary consumers. Example-Lion