What is meant by a primary consumer, secondary consumer, and tertiary consumer? Give one example of each.

The animals which eat only plants are called Herbivores or primary consumers.

Example – Goat

The small carnivores which feed on herbivores (primary consumers) are called secondary consumers.

Example – Frog

The Large carnivores (or top carnivores) which feed upon the small carnivores (secondary consumers) are called tertiary consumers.

Example – Lion