synecology

 
Pronunciation: /ˌsɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the ecological study of whole plant or animal communities. Contrasted with autecology.

Derivatives

synecological

Pronunciation: /-ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l, -ˌɛk-/
adjective

synecologist

noun

Origin:

early 20th century: from syn- 'together' + ecology