Question

question 10 of 10
the image shows a food web.
which organism is only a primary consumer in this web?
a. caterpillar
b. bird
c. fox
d. owl

Explanation:

Step1: Define primary consumer

Primary consumers eat producers.

Step2: Analyze each option

• Caterpillar eats grass (producer) only.
• Bird eats mouse (secondary - consumer) and caterpillar (primary - consumer) besides grass.
• Fox eats rabbit (primary - consumer) and mouse (secondary - consumer).
• Owl eats mouse (secondary - consumer) and rabbit (primary - consumer). So, caterpillar is only a primary consumer.

Answer:

A. Caterpillar