Definition of autecology in English:
autecology
(also autoecology)
noun ˌɔːtɪˈkɒlədʒiˌôdəˈkäləjē
mass nounBiology The ecological study of a particular species.
〔生〕个体生态学。与SYNECOLOGY 相对
Contrasted with synecology
Example sentencesExamples
- It seems unlikely that any of these aspects of their autecology accounts for differences between them either in geographical distribution or habitat ecology.
- It is obvious that a single data point may not be representative of the overall autecology of this species.
- However, little is known of the biology and autecology of Clitoria.
- Nevertheless, given the high similarity in the autecology of these two species, historical factors must have played a big role in shaping their ecology and geographical distribution.
- Of these five species of woodland winter annuals, only C. verna has received much attention with regard to autecology.
Derivatives
adjective
Biology As we gathered information from the literature about the traits and characteristics of individual species, it became apparent that basic autecological information on many invasive species is not readily available.
Example sentencesExamples
- The feeding ecology and habitat preferences of desmostylians are not well understood, but before we can begin to explore what part, if any, desmostylians played in past coastal ecosystems, we need such basic autecological data.
- There is clearly a need for detailed autecological research on all species.
- More importantly, when extrapolating to ancient floras, you cannot guarantee that the autecological preferences of ancestral plants resemble those of their extant descendants.