The correct sequence in an aquatic food chain is:

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Question

The correct sequence in an aquatic food chain is:

  1. A. Algae - Crab - Sea urchins - Squid - Spotted dolphin - Tiger shark
  2. B. Sea urchins - Algae - Crab - Squid - Tiger shark - Spotted dolphin
  3. C. Algae - Sea urchins - Crab - Squid - Spotted dolphin - Tiger shark (Correct answer)
  4. D. Tiger shark - Spotted dolphin - Squid - Crab - Sea urchins - Algae

Correct Answer

Option C — Algae - Sea urchins - Crab - Squid - Spotted dolphin - Tiger shark

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Algae -> Sea urchins -> Crab -> Squid -> Spotted dolphin -> Tiger shark.

Key Points

  • Aquatic food chain: Algae (producer) -> Sea urchins (herbivore) -> Crab -> Squid -> Spotted dolphin -> Tiger shark (apex predator).

Topics covered: Biology Ecology Food Chain