Which of the Following Organisms is Incorrectly Paired with Its

Question

Which of the following organisms is incorrectly paired with its trophic level?
A) cyanobacterium-primary producer
B) grasshopper-primary consumer
C) zooplankton-primary producer
D) eagle-tertiary consumer
E) fungus-detritivore

Accepted Answer

Zooplankton are not primary producers, they are primary consumers that feed on phytoplankton, which are the primary producers in aquatic ecosystems.