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Definition

noun. an animal that eats primary consumers for energy.

Example Sentence

A snake is a secondary consumer in the food chain.

More Example Sentences

Wolves are secondary consumers in the forest.

Synonyms

predator; meat-eater; carnivore

Antonyms

producer; primary consumer; herbivore

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