Mention the differences between food habits of organisms belonging to the first and third trophic level. Give one example of each of them.

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First Trophic LevelThird Trophic Level
$1$. The organisms of this trophic level are plants,also known as producers.$1$. The organisms of this trophic level are animals,also known as secondary consumers.
$2$. They transform solar energy into chemical energy via photosynthesis. Example: Grass (all green plants).$2$. They obtain chemical energy by consuming primary consumers (herbivores). Example: Carnivores (e.g.,Lion).

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