Carnivores that feed on herbivores (or on detritivores) are referred to as
A) primary producers.
B) primary consumers.
C) secondary consumers.
D) parasitoids.
E) keystone species.

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Carnivores that feed on herbivores and detritivores are considered to be secondary consumers, as they eat primary consumers. Primary consumers are the herbivores or detritivores that feed on primary producers (plants). Therefore, carnivores that feed on them come second in the food chain and are classified as secondary consumers.

Carnivores That Feed on Herbivores (Or on Detritivores) Are Referred