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trophic

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troph·ic  (trfk, trfk)
adj.
1. Of or relating to nutrition.
2. Ecology Of or involving the feeding habits or food relationship of different organisms in a food chain.
trophic [ˈtrɒfɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Environmental Science) of or relating to nutrition the trophic levels of a food chain
[from Greek trophikos, from trophē food, from trephein to feed]
trophically  adv
trophic  (trfk)
Relating to the feeding habits of different organisms in a food chain or web.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.trophic - of or relating to nutritiontrophic - of or relating to nutrition; "a trophic level on the food chain"
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