Phytoplankton (marine algae) obtain their energy from the Sun. What is their place in the food web?

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second trophic level because it is a producer
second trophic level because it is a producer

first trophic level because it is a producer
first trophic level because it is a producer

second trophic level because it is a consumer
second trophic level because it is a consumer

first trophic level because it is a consumer

The correct answer is: first trophic level because it is a producer