noun
- the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings; ecology
Usage: scientific; formal
Examples
- The professor’s research in bionomics focused on predator-prey relationships in marine ecosystems.
- Bionomics helps us understand how climate change affects wildlife populations.
- Students studying bionomics learn about food webs and habitat interactions.
- The bionomics of coral reefs reveals complex interdependencies among species.
- Modern conservation efforts rely heavily on principles from bionomics.
- Her dissertation in bionomics examined the impact of urbanization on bird migration patterns.