Trophic levels
Trophic Levels (Sandy Bottoms).
(Rocky Bottoms)
- Primary Producers: Cyanobacteria, Diatoms, Dinoflagellates, and other types of Phytoplankton.
- Primary Consumers: Lugworms, Peanut Worms, Bacteria, Fungi, and Sea cucumbers.
- Secondary Consumers: Heart Urchins and Streamlined Fish.
- Tertiary Consumers: Lobe Finned Fishes and small types of Chondrichthyes
(Rocky Bottoms)
- Producers: Red Algae, Brown Algae, Green Algae, and some Phytoplankton.
- Primary Consumers: Zooplankton, mussels, snails, clams, and barnacles.
- Secondary Consumers: Sea Urchins, Anchovies, and Grazers.
- Tertiary: Chondrichthyes and Dolphins.