Trophic
adjective
Related to food or nutrition.
The trophic level of an organism is its position in the food chain.

Often appears as...
- trophic level
- trophic cascade
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adjective
In biology, controlling the growth and development of an organ or tissue.
The tropic hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland, has a trophic effect on the thyroid gland.

Often appears as...
- trophic factor
- trophic hormones
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Related to food or nutrition.
The trophic level of an organism is its position in the food chain.

Often appears as...
- trophic level
- trophic cascade
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
In biology, controlling the growth and development of an organ or tissue.
The tropic hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland, has a trophic effect on the thyroid gland.

Often appears as...
- trophic factor
- trophic hormones
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2

Food Chain Rank
Trophic levels show an organism's rank in the food chain, from producers to top predators.

Algae are at the lowest trophic level as primary producers.
Energy Flow
'Trophic' can refer to energy flow in ecosystems, from the sun to herbivores and carnivores.

A trophic pyramid illustrates energy reduction at higher levels.
Ecosystem Dynamics
Understanding 'trophic' is key to studying ecosystem dynamics and balance.

Scientists study trophic cascades to understand predator-prey relationships.
Food Chain Rank
Trophic levels show an organism's rank in the food chain, from producers to top predators.

Algae are at the lowest trophic level as primary producers.
Energy Flow
'Trophic' can refer to energy flow in ecosystems, from the sun to herbivores and carnivores.

A trophic pyramid illustrates energy reduction at higher levels.
Ecosystem Dynamics
Understanding 'trophic' is key to studying ecosystem dynamics and balance.

Scientists study trophic cascades to understand predator-prey relationships.
Food Chain Rank
Trophic levels show an organism's rank in the food chain, from producers to top predators.

Algae are at the lowest trophic level as primary producers.
Energy Flow
'Trophic' can refer to energy flow in ecosystems, from the sun to herbivores and carnivores.

A trophic pyramid illustrates energy reduction at higher levels.
Ecosystem Dynamics
Understanding 'trophic' is key to studying ecosystem dynamics and balance.

Scientists study trophic cascades to understand predator-prey relationships.
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