synecology
/ˌsɪnɪˈkɑlədʒi/
noun
- The branch of ecology that studies the relationships among groups of organisms or between groups and their environment, focusing on communities and ecosystems.
- A course in synecology covers topics like food webs and nutrient cycles.
- Synecology helps scientists understand how different species in a pond depend on each other.
- The textbook on synecology explained how forests change over time as a community.
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