synecology
the branch of ecology dealing with the relations between natural communities and their environments.
Origin of synecology
1Other words from synecology
- syn·ec·o·log·ic [sin-ek-uh-loj-ik], /ˌsɪn ɛk əˈlɒdʒ ɪk/, syn·ec·o·log·i·cal, adjective
- syn·ec·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
- Compare autecology.
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British Dictionary definitions for synecology
/ (ˌsɪnɪˈkɒlədʒɪ) /
the ecological study of communities of plants and animals: Compare autecology
Derived forms of synecology
- synecologic (sɪnˌɛkəˈlɒdʒɪk) or synecological, adjective
- synecologically, adverb
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Scientific definitions for synecology
[ sĭn′ĭ-kŏl′ə-jē ]
The branch of ecology that deals with the ecological interrelationships among communities of organisms. Compare autecology.
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