생물 상호 간의 관계 및 생물과 주변 환경과의 관계를 연구하는 학문 분과.
The scientific study of the processes influencing the distribution and abundance of organisms, the interactions among organisms, and the interactions between organisms and the transformation and flux of energy and matter.
예문:
"Advances in ecology help us understand the long-term impact of climate change on biodiversity."
"The university offers a specialized degree in marine ecology."
특정 지역의 생물들과 그 환경이 이루는 유기적 관계나 평형 상태.
The political or social movement concerned with the protection of the environment; the set of relationships existing between organisms and their environment in a particular area.
예문:
"The introduction of invasive species can disrupt the delicate ecology of the lake."
"Urban developers must consider the local ecology before starting a new project."