Behavioral ecology
Behavioral Ecology
Behavioral ecology, also known as ethoecology, is a subfield of ecology that studies the evolutionary basis for animal behavior due to ecological pressures. It involves the study of the ecological and evolutionary basis for animal behavior, and the roles of behavior in enabling an animal to adapt to its environment (both intrinsic and extrinsic).
Pronunciation
- UK: /bɪˈheɪvjərəl iːˈkɒlədʒi/
- US: /bɪˈheɪvjərəl iːˈkɑːlədʒi/
Etymology
The term "behavioral ecology" is derived from the words "behavior", which is the range of actions and mannerisms made by organisms in conjunction with their environment, and "ecology", the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
Related Terms
- Ethology: The scientific and objective study of animal behavior, usually with a focus on behavior under natural conditions.
- Evolutionary Ecology: A field of biology that studies the processes that have shaped the distribution and abundance of organisms, and their interactions with the environment.
- Animal Behavior: The study of the physical and psychological behaviors of animals.
- Ecology: The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Behavioral ecology
- Wikipedia's article - Behavioral ecology
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