NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The carnivorous animals are secondary consumers because: They feed upon the primary consumers or herbivorous animals. Herbivorous animals eat plants so they consume the energy directly from the producers. But carnivores get energy indirectly through the herbivores.

Detailed explanation-2: -Secondary consumers are organisms that eat primary consumers for energy. Primary consumers are always herbivores, or organisms that only eat autotrophic plants. However, secondary consumers can either be carnivores or omnivores.

Detailed explanation-3: -Secondary consumers are largely comprised of carnivores that feed on the primary consumers or herbivores. Other members of this group are omnivores that not only feed on primary consumers but also on producers or autotrophs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Common examples of secondary consumers in ecosystems include: Bears, which eat ungulates such as deer. Birds, which eat plant-eating insects. Wolves, which eat a mix of large and small-bodied herbivores.

Detailed explanation-5: -SECONDARY CONSUMERS: These are carnivores and feed on primary consumers and producers. For example, dogs, cats, birds etc. TERTIARY CONSUMERS: These are top carnivores that feed on primary and secondary consumers and producers. For example, lion, vulture etc.