Here's a bit more about what they do:
* Ecology is the branch of biology that focuses on these interactions. Ecologists study how organisms interact with each other and with their physical surroundings.
* They look at things like how animals find food, how plants get sunlight, how populations grow and shrink, and how ecosystems change over time.
* Ecologists use a variety of tools and methods to study these relationships, from observing animals in the wild to conducting laboratory experiments.
Some related fields of study include:
* Zoologists: Study animals and their behaviors.
* Botanists: Study plants.
* Microbiologists: Study microorganisms like bacteria and fungi.
* Environmental scientists: Study the impact of humans on the environment.