| Date | May 2018 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 18M.1.HL.TZ1.14 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
| Command term | Question number | 14 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The three-toed sloth, Bradypus variegatus, lives in tree tops where it feeds on leaves. It also feeds on algae and fungi which live in its fur.
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In which trophic group should the three-toed sloth be classified?
A. Autotroph
B. Consumer
C. Detritivore
D. Saprotroph
Markscheme
B
Examiners report
[N/A]
