population biology

noun

The study of populations of organisms, especially the growth and regulation of population sizes and genetics, and the effects of interactions between species.

Meanings

nounpopulation biology (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe study of populations of organisms, especially the growth and regulation of population sizes and genetics, and the effects of interactions between species.
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