"population biology" meaning in English

See population biology in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} population biology (uncountable)
  1. (biology, ecology) The study of populations of organisms, especially the growth and regulation of population sizes and genetics, and the effects of interactions between species. Wikipedia link: population biology Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology, Ecology Related terms: ecology
    Sense id: en-population_biology-en-noun-3TOJJ4Gi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, ecology, natural-sciences

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