Here's why:
* First-level consumer: Rabbits are herbivores, meaning they eat plants. In this food web, they eat alfalfa, making them primary consumers (first-level consumers).
* Second-level consumer: Rabbits can also be preyed upon by hawks and coyotes, making them secondary consumers (second-level consumers).
Let's break down the other organisms:
* Grass: This is a producer, not a consumer.
* Grasshopper: A first-level consumer, eating grass.
* Alfalfa: A producer, not a consumer.
* Mouse: A first-level consumer, eating alfalfa.
* Hawk: A secondary or tertiary consumer, depending on what it eats.
* Coyote: A secondary or tertiary consumer, depending on what it eats.
So, while the rabbit's primary diet is plants, it can also be a food source for other animals, making it a versatile consumer within the food web.