Larval salamanders eat small insects and crustaceans. These insects and crustaceans are herbivores. Thus, the salamanders belong to the __________ trophic level.

Name: Larval salamanders eat small insects and crustaceans. These insects and crustaceans are herbivores. Thus, the salamanders belong to the __________ trophic level.
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Salamanders are on the third trophic level because they are secondary consumers; they eat insects and crustaceans that are primary consumers (herbivores).

Larval Salamanders Eat Small Insects and Crustaceans