🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

Rete trofica

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Rete trofica

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Trophic Network/ˈtrɒf.ɪk ˈnɛt.wɜrk/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"La rete trofica del lago è stata alterata dalla pesca eccessiva."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A complex system of interrelated food chains and energy transfer among organisms in an ecosystem.

    "The trophic network of the coral reef supports a diverse range of marine life."
  2. 2

    The interconnected feeding relationships within a specific ecological community.

    "Researchers studied the trophic network to understand the impact of pollution on fish populations."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'trophic' originates from the Greek word 'trophikos', meaning 'nourishing', which evolved in the 19th century to describe ecological relationships. 'Network' comes from the Old English 'net', meaning 'to catch', and 'work', referring to a system of interconnected elements.

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