Bionomist

/baɪˈɑn.ə.mɪst/ noun

Definition

A scientist who studies the relationships between organisms and their environments; an ecologist.

Etymology

From bionomy + -ist (one who practices or studies). The suffix -ist denotes a person specialized in a particular field or practice.

Kelly Says

A bionomist might spend years studying a single forest to understand how every plant and animal depends on each other—they're nature's detectives!

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