Question

you managed to uncover the placement of a parasite in relation to this simple food web. why is the same species shown in several trophic levels? a) parasites are special beings that doesnt fit traditional food webs b) the parasite is autotroph in one life stage and mixotroph in another c) the various life stages of most organisms fit in different trophic levels d) its a mistake because organisms only fit in one trophic level

Explanation:

Many organisms have different feeding habits and roles in the ecosystem at various life - stages. For example, some insects are herbivores as larvae and predators as adults. This causes them to occupy different trophic levels. Parasites can also have different life - stages with different nutritional requirements and relationships with other organisms in the food web.

Answer:

c) The various life stages of most organisms fit in different trophic levels