synecology (ˌsɪnɪˈkɒlədʒɪ) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| Compare autecology the ecological study of communities of plants and animals | |
| synecologic | |
| —adj | |
| syneco'logical | |
| —adj | |
| syneco'logically | |
| —adv | |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| synecology (sĭn'ĭ-kŏl'ə-jē) Pronunciation Key
The branch of ecology that deals with the ecological interrelationships among communities of organisms. Compare autecology. |
synecology
study of the organization and functioning of communities, which are assemblages of interacting populations of the species living within a particular area or habitat.
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