phenological
/ˌfinəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to the study of how periodic events in nature (like flowering, migration, or leaf fall) are influenced by climate and seasonal changes.
- Farmers use phenological observations to decide the best time to plant their crops.
- The phenological data showed that cherry blossoms are blooming earlier each decade.
- Climate scientists track phenological shifts to understand how global warming affects ecosystems.