Trophic Level

Definition

A trophic level refers to the position of an organism in a food chain or food web, determined by its source of energy and how it obtains nutrients. Each level represents a different feeding relationship and energy transfer.

Related terms

Food Chain: A linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients are transferred from one organism to another.

Energy Pyramid: A graphical representation that illustrates the flow of energy through different trophic levels in an ecosystem.

Decomposers:

Organisms that break down dead organic matter into simpler substances, releasing nutrients back into the environment.