To feed its young,an owl captures mice that eat grains.The owl also eats small snakes that feed on these mice.The diet of owls represents the roles of
A)a primary and secondary consumer.
B)a secondary and tertiary consumer.
C)an herbivore and a carnivore.
D)a producer and a consumer.

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Owls are secondary consumers because they eat mice that are primary consumers (herbivores that eat grains). Additionally, owls are tertiary consumers because they eat small snakes that are also secondary consumers (carnivores that eat the mice).

To Feed Its Young,an Owl Captures Mice That Eat Grains