Name any two organisms which can occupy more than one trophic level in an ecosystem.

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(N/A) In an ecosystem, an organism can occupy more than one trophic level simultaneously depending on its food source.
$1$. $Human$ $beings$: When humans eat plants (like vegetables or fruits), they act as primary consumers (second trophic level). When they eat animals (like fish or chicken), they act as secondary or tertiary consumers (third or fourth trophic level).
$2$. $Sparrows$: When sparrows eat seeds, fruits, or grains, they act as primary consumers (second trophic level). When they eat insects or worms, they act as secondary consumers (third trophic level).

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