EcologyDefinition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecology) Ecology is the scientific study of the relationships that living organisms have with each other and with their abiotic environment. Topics of interest to ecologists include the diversity, distribution, amount (biomass), number (population) of organisms, as well as competition between them within and among ecosystems. Ecosystems are composed of dynamically interacting parts including organisms, the communities they make up, and the non-living components of their environment. (Wikipedia) Preferred Units: N/A Scope Note: N/A This term is used for the following terms: N/A Approved Date 26-Oct-2012 Items having a keyword or observed-property relationship to this subject term Click here to give feedback on this term or suggest an update. |