bionomy

/baɪˈɒnəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of the relationships between organisms and their environment.

“The ecologist’s research focused on the bionomy of the local ecosystem.”

2. noun

A classification of organisms based on their environment or habitat.

“The bionomy of plants was divided into terrestrial, freshwater, and marine categories.”

3. noun

The study of the adaptation of organisms to their environment.

“The biologist studied the bionomy of a specific species to understand its survival strategies.”

Synonyms

  • biogeography
  • ecology

Antonyms

  • abiosis