Which of the following organisms is always found at the first trophic level of an ecosystem?
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Correct answer: Autotrophs
Autotrophs, or producers, form the base of every ecosystem by converting inorganic energy (usually sunlight) into organic matter. All other trophic levels depend on the energy captured by these organisms.
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