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trophic ecology
Definition

The study of the feeding relationships of organisms in communities and ecosystems. Trophic links between populations represent flows of organisms, organic energy and nutrients. Trophic transfers are important in population dynamics, biogeochemistry, and ecosystem energetics.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/2474