The robin is the prey and the cricket is the predator. The robin is the predator and the cricket is the prey. The robin is the consumer and the cricket is the producer. The robin is the producer and the cricket is the consumer.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: A robin catches and eats a cricket. Which statement best describes the roles of each animal?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- The robin is the prey and the cricket is the predator.
- The robin is the predator and the cricket is the prey.
- The robin is the consumer and the cricket is the producer.
- The robin is the producer and the cricket is the consumer.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

The robin is the predator and the cricket is the prey.