👉 Metatrophic refers to a system or process that is inherently interconnected and operates within a network of interactions, with each element (process) being dependent upon others in order for it to function properly. This concept highlights the importance of interdependence between different components of a system. In the context of environmental systems like ecosystems, metatrophic processes can be thought of as those that are not inherently self-sustaining or self-replicating; they require external inputs (such as nutrients and sunlight)
