trophic level
| Definition | Source | References |
|---|---|---|
The level in the food chain in which one group of organisms serves as a source of nutrition for another group of organisms (e.g. primary producers, primary or secondary consumers, decomposers). |
Europe and Central Asia assessment, Americas assessment, Sustainable use assessment | Brown, C. 2010. Nutrients in Estuaries |
The level in the food chain in which one group of organisms serves as a source of nutrition for another group of organisms. |
Global assessment (1st work programme), Land degradation and restoration assessment |