An organism that subsists by eating predators would function as a(n)_____ in the soil ecosystem.
A)primary consumer
B)detritivore
C)tertiary consumer
D)decomposer
E)all of the above

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An organism that eats predators would be considered a tertiary consumer, as it is at the top of the food chain in the soil ecosystem. Primary consumers eat producers, detritivores consume dead organic matter, and decomposers break down organic matter into simpler substances, none of which fit the description given. Therefore, the most appropriate choice is C.

An Organism That Subsists by Eating Predators Would Function as A(n)_____