Ecology
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The branch of biology concerned with the relationships between organisms and their physical environment. Ecology studies how living things interact with each other and their surroundings in ecosystems.
“The university offers a comprehensive degree programme in marine ecology and conservation.”
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Contains ECO- opening with three vowels (E, O, O); watch for -LOGY ending
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Worth 13 points; the Y (4 points) at the end adds good scoring potential
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