How to Use ecology in a Sentence

ecology

noun
Definition of ecologynext
  • The oaks are now an integral part of Kassel’s ecology and stand as a symbol of regeneration.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
  • The specimens hold untold secrets about the environment, world ecology and aquatic life.
    — Robert O'Harrow Jr., Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Dealing with questions of family and ecology, the program is above all a way for Freeman to share her particular enthusiasm.
    — Ben Croll, Variety, 22 Sep. 2022
  • As the 1990s wore on, though, road ecology gained steam.
    — Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Sep. 2023
  • The crowds have stretched the park’s ecology to the point of overuse, DeVivo said.
    — Alexander Thompson, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2022
  • The ecology of Wolf Point Creek, which emerged from a melting glacier, has been studied for decades.
    — Lesley Evans Ogden, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2023
  • The winemaker maintains a firm eye on ecology to preserve wildlife and the health of the ecosystem.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The host and the circumstances that lead to a virus spilling over into humans — that’s ecology.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2022
  • Its main goal is to recreate the Ice Age ecology, and slow the thawing of Arctic permafrost.
    — Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Now the Panthera team is back with a new study, marking the most extensive research on the ecology of this species in the wild.
    — Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 4 Apr. 2023
  • The return of hellbenders also helps keep the ecology of the rivers in balance.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 17 Aug. 2023
  • During the build-out, Harper and her team took extra steps to ensure the ecology of the land would be preserved.
    — Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2023
  • The half-mile route is paved and provides a nice introduction to the habitats and ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2023
  • The rapid flow of freshwater into the Black Sea could also damage fisheries and the wider ecology of the northwest part of the sea.
    — Time, 7 June 2023
  • The on-board guides are hand-picked and have many years’ experience in the ecology and wildlife of Galápagos.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2022
  • At the same time, the ecology of the Northwoods is becoming more tenuous.
    — Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Mar. 2024
  • In the meantime, the Moore Lab Project aspires to become a hub for urban parrot ecology.
    — Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
  • Such forests not only offer salve for the soul, but their role in Earth’s ecology is arguably crucial to the health of our planet.
    — Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Eva had a degree in ecology and was hoping to leave her office job for something more hands-on.
    — Sonya Bennett-Brandt, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Francis — who took the name of the patron saint of ecology — stands out among popes in his push to make environmentalism a core part of the faith.
    — Chico Harlan, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2023
  • The trail will pass the ecology center and include a river overlook and trailhead with a bathroom, bike racks and a parking lot.
    — John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Rent a bike to tour the lake on wheels or stop by the historic Howe House for interactive exhibits on the ecology of the lake and surrounding areas.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
  • The arrival of the 21-year-old right whale, named Porcia, and her calf was documented by the center’s right whale ecology program team.
    — Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Wetlands play an integral role in the ecology of the watershed.
    — Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 19 June 2023
  • The general idea here is that good ecology is good economics.
    — John F. Wasik, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2023
  • Most of his talk – on global ecology – was already prepared.
    — USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2024
  • The flamingo is a useful totem for local ecology—but, as the Agarwals have found, it can also be reduced to an empty symbol.
    — Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Dec. 2022
  • There’s a certain kind of writing about ecology and balance that can make the natural world seem like this placid place of beauty and harmony.
    — David Marchese David Marchese, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2023
  • The exhibit features an eight-channel speaker setup that gives voice to the ecology and soundscapes of the Little Calumet River.
    — Bill Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2023
  • The work is a bridge of African sensibilities with Western conceptual art that nods to ecology and climate justice.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 24 June 2024

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