Chapter 8.1, Problem 2MI

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Definition of trophic level.

Introduction:

There are varieties of species present on this earth and they all are interdependent to each other. All organism need energy for the survival and food is the major source of energy.

Explanation of Solution

Trophic level is the sequential stage of a food chain, which is occupied by organisms having similar food habits. The bottom trophic level is occupied by producers, and above them, primary, secondary and tertiary consumers are present.