An ecologist studies ecology, the distribution and abundance of living organisms and how the distribution and abundance are affected by interactions between the organisms and their biophysical environment.[1] Ecology is derived from the Greek terms oikos, meaning household, and logos, meaning knowledge. Ecologists also utilize other academic disciplines that are closely related to ecology, including molecular biology, neurobiology and physiology.[1] Ecologists also study the abiotic and biotic factors that influence the evolutionary process.[2][3]
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- ^ a b Weaver, Nancy (2002). "Ecologist". Encyclopedia.com. http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Ecologist.aspx. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
- ^ Allee, W.C.; Park, O.; Emerson, A. E.; Park, T.; Schmidt, K.P. (1949). Principles of animal ecology. W. B. Sunders, Co.. p. 837. ISBN 0721611206. http://www.archive.org/stream/principlesofanim00alle#page/n5/mode/2up.
- ^ Rickleffs, Robert, E. (1996). The Economy of Nature. University of Chicago Press. p. 678. ISBN 0716738473.
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