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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Small mammals are powerful indicators of environmental health, yet tracking them has long been a challenge because many species occupy different ecological roles while looking almost exactly alike.
From Science Daily
Tarhan describes this process as a "long fuse," with the Ediacara Biota representing an important early phase in the gradual expansion of size, complexity, and ecological roles among animals.
From Science Daily
Recent ecological studies also support this view, showing that carrion is more abundant and predictable than previously assumed.
From Science Daily
By addressing both ecological and economic impacts, the study aims to support more effective strategies for reducing plastic pollution and limiting its role in worsening problems such as oxygen depletion and ecosystem instability.
From Science Daily
"These events can also influence the behaviour of fish, sharks and marine mammals. When darkness persists, the ecological effects can be significant."
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