Autecology is an approach in ecology that seeks to explain the distribution and abundance of species by studying interactions of individual organisms with their environments.

What is the simple definition of environment?

1 : the circumstances, objects, or conditions by which one is surrounded. 2a : the complex of physical, chemical, and biotic factors (such as climate, soil, and living things) that act upon an organism or an ecological community and ultimately determine its form and survival.

What is the meaning of Antecology?

autecology. / (ˌɔːtɪˈkɒlədʒɪ) / noun. the ecological study of an individual organism or speciesCompare synecology.