Observe the given figure and answer the question.

Which is a correct statement with respect to the ecological pyramid ?

An organism may occupy more than one trophic level simultaneously

The correct answer is Option (2) – An organism may occupy more than one trophic level simultaneously.

An organism can definitely hold multiple positions in a food chain at the same time, occupying more than one trophic level. This happens because we categorize organisms based on their primary food source in a specific ecosystem.

Omnivores: These creatures, like raccoons or humans, can eat both plants and animals. Depending on what they're munching on at a particular time, they'll switch between being primary consumers (eating plants) and secondary consumers (eating animals).

Omnivores: These creatures, like raccoons or humans, can eat both plants and animals. Depending on what they're munching on at a particular time, they'll switch between being primary consumers (eating plants) and secondary consumers (eating animals).

The key thing to remember is that trophic levels represent an organism's feeding role within a particular environment. An organism's diet can be flexible, and that flexibility can place them in multiple trophic levels.