word
trophic cascade
TROH-fik kas-KAYD
ˈtrɒfɪk kæsˈkeɪdListen
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Syllable breakdown
trophiccascade
Dictionary meaning
An ecological phenomenon where changes in one trophic level affect multiple other levels in the food web.
Examples
- The reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone triggered a trophic cascade that restored river ecosystems.
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