ecology

Meanings

• noun

  The relationship between an organism and its physical environment.

  - "The study of ecology can help us understand how organisms interact with their environment."
  - "The ecology of a rainforest is vastly different from that of a desert."

• noun

  The branch of science dealing with the relations of organisms to each other and to their physical surroundings.

  - "Ecology is a complex science that requires a deep understanding of both biology and physics."
  - "Ecological studies can help us understand the impact of human activities on the natural world."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ecology
apology , archology , biology , geology , history

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Variants

List of all variants of ecology that leads to same result
ecologies , ecologist , ecologists , ecology , deep ecologies , deep ecologist , deep ecology , human ecologies , human ecology

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek oikos, 'house' + -logia, 'study of'.

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Trivia

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1. The first person to use the term 'ecology' was the German philosopher Ernst Haeckel in 1866.

2. The study of ecology is sometimes called 'biogeography' or 'ecological biology'.

3. The largest ecosystem on Earth is the Amazon Rainforest, which covers over 6 million square miles.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ecosystem: A community of living and non-living things that interact with each other and their physical environment.

2. Biosphere: The part of the Earth where living organisms exist, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere.

3. Biogeochemistry: The study of the cycles and interactions of elements and compounds in the Earth's systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.

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Culture

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Ecology has been a significant theme in literature and art, particularly in works that explore the relationship between humans and nature. For example, Rachel Carson's Silent Spring helped raise awareness about the impact of pesticides on the environment, while Ansel Adams' photographs of national parks showcase the beauty and fragility of natural ecosystems.

How to Memorize "ecology"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize ecology, imagine a complex web of relationships between organisms and their physical environment. Think about how each organism contributes to and relies on its environment, and how changes to the environment can impact the organisms.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize ecology, try associating it with the word 'house'. Remember that ecology is the study of the relationships between organisms and their environment, just like a house is a structure that provides shelter and support for its inhabitants.

3. mnemonics
   

   - One mnemonic for remembering the definition of ecology is 'Ecology is the study of Eco-systems'. Another is 'Ecology: the study of Eco-logy, or the economics of nature'.

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