Leopard seals feed on emperor penguins, which feed on secondary consumers. Which trophic level would the leopard seal occupy in this food web?
A) decomposer
B) detritivore
C) primary consumer
D) primary producer
E) quaternary consumer

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Leopard seals feed on emperor penguins, which themselves feed on secondary consumers, placing the penguins at the tertiary consumer level. Therefore, leopard seals, which feed on these tertiary consumers, are quaternary consumers in the food web.

Leopard Seals Feed on Emperor Penguins, Which Feed on Secondary