ecology

simple noun20 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6

The ecology of an area without human interference.

The ecology of a specific, defined area or region.

The study of ecology at a planetary scale, concerning interactions between the Earth's ecosystems, land, atmosphere and oceans.

Refers to an ecosystem that is easily damaged or disrupted.

The study of the relationship between humans and their natural, social, and built environments.

The study of how marine organisms interact with each other and the environment.

The scientific study of the interrelated patterns, processes, flora, fauna and ecosystems in forests.

The study of how animals interact with their environment.

The study of the distribution and abundance of plants and their interactions with the environment.

The science behind the management and conservation of wild animals and their habitats.

The study of the relationship between spatial patterns and ecological processes.

The study of the evolutionary basis for animal behavior due to ecological pressures.

The study of the evolutionary basis for animal behavior due to ecological pressures.

The study of ecology in a way that explicitly considers the evolutionary histories of species.

The study of how organisms' physiology (mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions) meets the challenges posed by their environments.

Scientific investigation and study in the field of ecology.

A social or political movement that aims to protect the natural environment.

To learn about or research the field of ecology.

To cause harm to the natural systems of an area.

To interrupt the normal functioning of the natural systems of an area.