Synecology
- Pronunciation
- /sin-ek-OL-oh-jee/
- Category
- Ecology
- Plural
- Synecologies
Definition
The study of the ecological interactions between different species within a specific community.
Etymology
From Greek 'syn-', meaning 'together', and 'oikos', meaning 'house'.
Example
Synecology investigates how various species, such as predators, prey, and parasites, interact within an ecosystem.
Related Terms
- Community ecology
- Interdependence
- Species interactions