Q. In a food chain, autotrophs are found at:
BHUBHU 2002
Solution:
Trophic levels are steps or division of food chain characterized by specific method of obtaining food.
Trophic level
Organism
1st trophic level
Producers, autotrophs e.g., Green plants.
2nd trophic level
Primary consumers or herbivores, e.g., Rat, rabbit.
3rd trophic level
Primary carnivores or secondary consumers e.g., Frog.
Highest trophic level
Top carnivores e.g., Lion.
| Trophic level | Organism |
|---|---|
| 1st trophic level | Producers, autotrophs e.g., Green plants. |
| 2nd trophic level | Primary consumers or herbivores, e.g., Rat, rabbit. |
| 3rd trophic level | Primary carnivores or secondary consumers e.g., Frog. |
| Highest trophic level | Top carnivores e.g., Lion. |