Definitions

1. noun

relating to or obtained from nutrition, especially relating to the food chain and the feeding of organisms in an ecosystem.

“The trophic levels in the forest ecosystem were closely studied by the researchers.”

2. adjective

relating to or obtained from nutrition, especially relating to the food chain and the feeding of organisms in an ecosystem.

“Trophic relationships between predators and prey are a key aspect of ecology.”

3. adverb

in a way that is related to nutrition, especially relating to the food chain and the feeding of organisms in an ecosystem.

“The plants were growing trophically, using sunlight for energy.”