Biology GCSE
Trophic Level
What Trophic Level means in Biology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Trophic Level
A specific feeding stage or position within a food chain or food web.
Topics that use Trophic Level
- Topic 9 – Ecosystems and material cycles (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Trophic Level in the exam
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