macroecology
/ˌmækroʊˌɛkəˈlɒdʒi/ · mac·ro·e·col·o·gy
noun
- The study of ecological patterns and processes at large spatial scales, often involving the analysis of data from multiple sites or regions. Macroecologists use statistical models to identify patterns in species distributions across different continents.
- A field of study that focuses on the relationships between organisms and their environments at large spatial scales. Macroecology has contributed significantly to our understanding of the impacts of climate change on ecosystems.
Did you know? The term 'macroecology' was first used in the 1970s to describe the study of large-scale ecological patterns, and has since become a widely recognized field of study in ecology.