Bioecologic

/ˌbaɪoʊɛkəˈlɑdʒɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the study of organisms and how they interact with their environment and each other.

Etymology

From bio- (life) + ecologic (relating to ecology, from Greek oikos, house), combining the study of life with environmental science.

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Bioecologic research revealed something wild: removing wolves from Yellowstone didn't just affect the prey—it changed how rivers flowed because elk stopped overgrazing and plants stabilized the banks differently.

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