Which of the following statements regarding food webs is true?

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Several species of primary consumers may feed on the same species of producer. This is because one producer may have a variety of nutritional and habitat resources that different species of primary consumers can take advantage of. This creates a more complex and interconnected food web. Option A is incorrect because nutrient transfer does not move in a linear fashion - it is cyclic. Option B is incorrect because detritivores can consume dead organic matter from any trophic level. Option C is incorrect because consumers often have a diverse diet and may consume multiple types of producers.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Food Webs Is True