Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trophic

adjective

/ˈtrɒfɪk/

Definition

Relating to the feeding and nutrition of living organisms.

Examples

The trophic levels in an ecosystem illustrate how energy flows from producers to various consumers.
In a trophic cascade, the removal of a top predator can significantly impact the entire ecosystem.

Meaning

The term ‘trophic’ is often used in ecology to describe the levels of nourishment and energy transfer in an ecosystem. It can also refer to relationships in food chains and webs among different organisms, showing how they obtain and utilize energy.