Ecology – The study of habitat and community

Ecology is the study of a community in their natural habitat. We know that ology means the study of (see previous page), eco means the habitat and community.

Ecology is the study of habitats and community of an array of species

The eco (eco) warrior showed the community how their recycling habits (habitat) could be improved.

Example

An example of ecology; a forestry worker studying trees within a forest

A forestry worker is studying the trees within the forest.