🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

栄養ネットワーク

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Eiyō nettowāku

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Trophic Network/ˈtrɒf.ɪk ˈnɛt.wɜːrk/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"栄養ネットワークは生態系のバランスを保つために重要です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A complex system of interrelated food chains and energy transfer among organisms in an ecosystem.

    "The trophic network of the coral reef supports a diverse range of marine life."
  2. 2

    The interconnected feeding relationships within a specific ecological community.

    "Researchers studied the trophic network to understand the impact of pollution on fish populations."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'trophic' originates from the Greek word 'trophikos', meaning 'nourishing', which evolved in the context of ecology to describe the feeding relationships among organisms. 'Network' comes from the Old English 'net' and 'weorc', referring to a woven fabric or interconnected system, highlighting the complex interactions in ecosystems.

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