What is a tertiary producer?

Tertiary producers are organisms that feed on secondary consumers. They are generally carnivorous and have few natural predators of their own. Some examples of tertiary producers include:

* Lions, tigers, bears, and other large carnivores

* Snakes, hawks, and other birds of prey

* Sharks, tuna, and other large predatory fish

* Dolphins, killer whales, and other predatory marine mammals

Tertiary producers play an important role in the food chain by consuming secondary consumers and helping to keep their populations in check. This in turn helps to maintain the balance of the ecosystem.