environmental science question: What are some advantages of eating lower on the food chain? (choose all that apply) a. greater use of grasslands b. reduced ecological footprint c. maximum food security d. health benefits e. increased bioaccumulation
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The food chain represents the sequence of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food. At the bottom are plants (producers), followed by herbivores (primary consumers), and then various levels of carnivores (secondary and tertiary consumers). Eating Show more…
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