Ecology is the study of the inter-relationship of organisms to each other and to their environment.

The environment constitute the surroundings of an organisms both living and non living (abiotic or physical).

Autecology is the study of individual species within a community. It involves studying the relationship with both biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem, its cycle and adaptation for survival.

Synecology is the study of different species of organisms interacting among themselves within an ecosystem.

Importance of Studying Ecology

• Sustainable food production
• Conservation of natural resources
• pollution control
• Control of disease and pests
• Prediction of adverse weather patterns.
• Population control
• Ecotourism