Which of the following organisms can occupy more than one trophic level in the same ecosystem at the same time?
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Correct answer: Sparrow
A sparrow is a primary consumer when it eats seeds or fruits, but becomes a secondary consumer when it eats insects or worms. This demonstrates that a species can belong to multiple trophic levels simultaneously.
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