If secondary consumers are the highest trophic level in a specific community, how many trophic levels are in this community (not counting decomposers or omnivores)?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) That cannot be determined from this information
E) Three in terrestrial communities, four in aquatic communities

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Secondary consumers typically feed on primary consumers, which in turn feed on primary producers. This creates three trophic levels: primary producers, primary consumers, and secondary consumers.

If Secondary Consumers Are the Highest Trophic Level in a Specific