P → Q → R → S → T Which of the following statements best describes the organism designated R? It

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Based on the given sequence, organism R is likely a producer. This is because the sequence P → Q → R → S → T represents a food chain, with each organism being consumed by the one that follows it. Organism P is usually a producer, which means it makes its own food through photosynthesis. Organism Q is likely a herbivore or primary consumer, feeding on the producer (P). Organism S is likely a carnivore or secondary consumer, feeding on organism Q. Finally, organism T is likely a tertiary consumer, feeding on organism S. Therefore, since organism R is located between the producer (P) and herbivore (Q), it is likely a producer as well. It is not a consumer, let alone a secondary consumer, since it is not located after the carnivore (S) in the food chain.