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ecology

ecology

Meaning of ecology

study of living organisms and nature

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British English/ən iˈkɒlədʒi/
American English/ən ɪˈkɑlədʒi/
Russian transcription[ɪkɐˈloɡʲijə]
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ecology with English translation

ecology usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

She studied ecology to help protect coastal habitats.

Она изучала экологию, чтобы помочь защитить прибрежные местообитания.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The course introduced basic ecology and how food chains work.

Курс познакомил с основами экологии и тем, как работают пищевые цепи.

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ecology belongs to the topic "Climate and Ecology". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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ecology synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between ecology / ecological research / environmental science / ecosystem / conservation / biodiversity

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ecological research

research activities in ecology (fieldwork, experiments, data analysis); emphasizes the research activity rather than the discipline name

B2Rarely

Ecological research on pollinators has shown declines in some regions.

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an interdisciplinary science focusing on physical, chemical and biological aspects of the environment; broader than ecology

B2Often

Environmental science combines chemistry, physics and biology to assess pollution.

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a community of living organisms and their physical environment functioning as a unit; an object of study in ecology

B2Often

The lake ecosystem supports many species of fish and plants.

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the practice and policy of protecting nature, species and habitats; applied action rather than theoretical study

B2Often

Conservation efforts have helped restore the river's fish populations.

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the variety of life in a particular habitat or on Earth as a whole; a concept studied within ecology and conservation

B2Often

Protecting biodiversity is crucial for ecosystem resilience.

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the natural home or environment of a species; a specific place or conditions rather than the study of interactions

B2Often

The destruction of the habitat forced the birds to move elsewhere.

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How to pronounce ecology and what this word means

ecology means ecology. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce ecology

/ən iˈkɒlədʒi/

ecology translation

ecology

ecology examples

She studied ecology to help protect coastal habitats.

ecology transcription

/ən iˈkɒlədʒi/, /ən ɪˈkɑlədʒi/

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ecology meaning: what does it mean?

study of living organisms and nature

ecology pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

ecology is pronounced as /ən iˈkɒlədʒi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

ecology definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She studied ecology to help protect coastal habitats. Translation: Она изучала экологию, чтобы помочь защитить прибрежные местообитания.

Is ecology part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?

Yes, ecology can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is ecology part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, ecology can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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