German word

Ökologie

Pronunciation

IPA/økoloˈgiː/

Meaning

  • feminine nounecology

Example

Die Ökologie des Waldes ist komplex.

The ecology of the forest is complex.

Illustration for Ökologie (ecology)

More examples

Die Verhaltensökologie erklärt, wie Tiere auf Umweltreize reagieren.

Behavioral ecology explains how animals respond to environmental stimuli.

Core concept

A living network in which plants, animals, microbes, climate, soil, and water affect one another.

Common phrases

  • Populationsökologie

    population ecology

  • Verhaltensökologie

    behavioral ecology

  • Bodenökologie

    soil ecology

Similar words

Ökosystem: A community of living things and nonliving elements that function together in one place.
Umwelt: The natural surroundings, climate, and living conditions affecting an organism.
Artenvielfalt: The variety and range of species found in a particular region.
Nachhaltigkeit: The principle of meeting present needs while preserving resources for the future.

Definition in German

Fachgebiet der Biologie, das die Wechselbeziehungen von Arten und ihrer Umgebung beschreibt.

Word origin

Ökologie comes through scientific Latin from Greek oikos, 'house' or 'dwelling,' and logos, 'study' or 'account,' naming the study of organisms in their surroundings.

Usage tips

  • Ökologie is feminine, so the definite article is die, and its plural is Ökologien, although the singular is more common for the field.

Related words

  • Ökologeecologistnoun
  • ökologischecologicaladjective
  • Ökologinfemale ecologistnoun

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