In a food chain, the third trophic level is always occupied by :
(a) carnivores (b) herbivores (c) decomposers (d) producers
Correct answer: (a) carnivores
Explanation: The third trophic level is always occupied by carnivores. The first trophic level is occupied by producers, the second by herbivores, and the fourth by decomposers.
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