Chemical ecology

Pronunciation
/kem-i-kal ee-kol-oh-jee/
Category
Ecology

Definition

The study of chemical interactions between insects and their environment, including interactions with other organisms.

Etymology

From the Greek words 'chemi' meaning 'chemical', and 'ecology' meaning 'the study of relationships between organisms and their environment'.

Example

Chemical ecology plays a crucial role in understanding insect behavior, such as attracting mates, deterring predators, and finding food sources.

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