Bionomic

/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈnɑm.ɪk/ adjective

Definition

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

Etymology

From bio- (life) + -nomic (from Greek nomos, meaning law or rule). The term describes the natural laws governing living things in their habitats.

Kelly Says

Bionomic patterns explain why lions hunt zebras and not the other way around—it's all about the 'laws' of nature that keep ecosystems in balance.

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