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No, mussels are not primary consumers; they are classified as filter feeders and are considered secondary consumers. They feed on phytoplankton and other microscopic organisms in the water, which makes them more aligned with the role of primary producers. However, since they consume organisms that are primary producers, they play a crucial role in the aquatic food web.
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