Q. 33.9( 12 Votes )

The second trophic level in a lake is

A. Phytoplankton

B. Zooplankton

C. Benthos

D. Fishes

Class 12th NCERT - Biology 14. Ecosystem

Answer :

B: zooplanktons

Zooplanktons are the part of aquatic food chain and consumes phytoplankton. As they are present at the second level in a food chain they form the second trophic level.

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The second trophic level in a lake is

A. Phytoplankton

B. Zooplankton

C. Benthos

D. Fishes