synecology

/ˈsɪnɪkɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the study of the relationships between organisms and their environment, especially in a specific ecosystem or region

“The professor’s research focused on the synecology of the coral reef ecosystem.”

2. noun

a branch of ecology that focuses on the interactions between organisms and their environment at a given location

“The company’s environmental impact study was a synecology of the local wildlife and water quality.”

Synonyms

  • biogeography
  • ecology

Antonyms

  • autecology
  • microecology