Asked by Kymmollotkis Mason on Jun 26, 2024
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a bear feeding on a salmon is functioning as this
A) producer
B) herbivore
C) carnivore
D) decomposer
E) detritivore
Trophic Category
The classification of organisms based on their feeding position in the ecosystem, ranging from producers to various levels of consumers.
Carnivore
An organism that primarily eats other animals or the flesh of animals as its main food source.
Salmon
A species of fish known for their anadromous life cycle, migrating from ocean habitats to freshwater to spawn.
- Examine the fundamentals of energy transmission and the hierarchy of trophic levels within ecosystems.
Verified Answer
EJ
Elmer JosephJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A bear feeding on a salmon is consuming another animal, making it a carnivore.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the fundamentals of energy transmission and the hierarchy of trophic levels within ecosystems.