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Which of the following is an example of a primary consumer?

  1. Hawk

  2. Frog

  3. Mouse

  4. Tree

The correct answer is: Frog

Context A. This is not a correct option because hawks are considered secondary consumers, meaning they prey on smaller animals. C. This is the correct choice because mice are primary consumers, meaning they directly consume producers (plants or other autotrophs). D. This is not a correct option because trees are producers and do not consume other organisms. They create their own food through photosynthesis.