synecological

/ˌsɪnɪkəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to synecology, the study of the relationships among groups of organisms or between groups and their environment.
    • The synecological study examined how different plant species interact in a forest ecosystem.
    • Researchers used synecological methods to understand the impact of climate change on entire animal communities.
    • Her synecological research focuses on the interdependence of species in coral reefs.