Trophic Levels in a Forest Ecosystem
The introduction of an invasive beetle that preys on oak trees has led to a significant decrease in the oak population in a temperate deciduous forest. Before the introduction of the invasive beetle, which of the following best describes the ecological role of the oak trees in this ecosystem?
A
Primary producers
B
Secondary consumers
C
Primary consumers
D
Decomposers
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