genecology

/dʒiːnɪkɒlədʒi/ (JEE-nuh-kol-uh-jee)

Definitions

1. noun

The study of the effects of genes on the ecology of an organism or a group of organisms.

“The researchers explored the genecology of the species to understand how genetic variations influence their environmental interactions.”

Synonyms

  • ecogenetics
  • genetics

Antonyms

  • pharmacology