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Lizards can be tertiary consumers in some tropical rainforest ecosystems, but this depends on their specific diet and ecological role. Many lizards are primarily insectivores or herbivores, placing them in lower trophic levels as primary or secondary consumers. However, larger lizards that prey on other animals, such as small mammals or birds, can be considered tertiary consumers. Therefore, not all lizards in tropical rainforests fit this category.

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