Which trophic level is most vulnerable to extinction?
A)milkweed plants that conduct photosynthesis
B)monarch caterpillars that eat milkweed plants
C)goldfinches that eat monarch caterpillars
D)large golden eagles that eat goldfinches
E)inky cap fungus that breaks down detritus

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Large golden eagles, which are at the top of the food chain, are most vulnerable to extinction due to their position in the trophic level. They rely on the availability of prey at lower trophic levels, making them more susceptible to changes in the ecosystem.

Which Trophic Level Is Most Vulnerable to Extinction