Why do we seldom see more than three consumer levels in natural systems?

1.There is not enough energy to support additional levels.
2.Animals haven’t evolved to feed on animals at the third level.
3.Humans take over the role of the fourth-level consumer.
4.There isn’t enough habitat for a fourth level.


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