Trophic level
Trophic level indicates an organisms place in the transfer of energy. There are five levels.
Each time energy is transferred from one organism to another, some energy is lost (90%) Trophic levels relate to organisms because all organisms are categorized under this system. |
Trophic level 1- Primary producers (Autotrophs)
Trophic level 2- Priamry Consumers (Herbivores) Trophic level 3- Secondary Consumer (Omnivores) Trophic level 4- Tertiary Consumers (Carnivores) Trophic level 5- Quaternary Consumer (Top Predator) |