ecological
Britishadjective
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of or relating to ecology
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(of a practice, policy, product, etc) tending to benefit or cause minimal damage to the environment
Other Word Forms
- ecologically adverb
Example Sentences
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"These events can also influence the behaviour of fish, sharks and marine mammals. When darkness persists, the ecological effects can be significant."
From Science Daily
"Did jaws evolve in order to create a new ecological niche, or did our ancestors fill an existing niche first, and then diversify?" asks Prof. Sallan.
From Science Daily
These reconstructed habitats align with previous geological and ecological research.
From Science Daily
Wolves have since recolonized the state — a development hailed by conservationists as an ecological win but derided by many ranchers whose cattle are slaughtered by the skilled pack hunters.
From Los Angeles Times
Until recently, scientists lacked detailed information about how bigscale pomfret and similar species move through the ocean, limiting understanding of their ecological role.
From Science Daily
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