Roughly 90% of energy is lost between trophic levels.
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Trophic
//ˈtɹɒfɪk//
Synonyms for "trophic"
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Hungarian
3 entries- trofikus adj (of or pertaining to nutrition)
- trofikus adj (describing the relationships between the feeding habits of organisms in a food chain)
- trofikus adj (of or pertaining to growth)
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A trophic cascade led to an increase in livestock attacks as predators sought out alternative sources of food.
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The numbers of each organism varied from day to day in a way that showed conclusively the essentially trophic nature of the protozoan population.
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In addition to Jennifer’s enthusiasm for lower trophic organisms, she also enjoys photography, especially of the Aurora Borealis, and going on adventures with her Bernese Mountain Dog, Odin.
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