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trophic level

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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