Which of the following would be considered a tertiary consumer?
A) Spider
B) Deer
C) Hawk
D) Butterfly
E) Rabbit

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A tertiary consumer is an organism that eats secondary consumers. The options given are all animals, but only the hawk fits the definition of a tertiary consumer as it preys on other animals such as snakes, rodents, fish, and smaller birds. Spiders, butterflies, and rabbits are all lower down in the food chain, while deer are herbivores and primarily eat plants.

Which of the Following Would Be Considered a Tertiary Consumer