ecophysiology

Ecophysiology is the study of how organisms’ bodily functions adapt to their environment. It explores how plants, animals, and microbes respond to factors like temperature, water, light, and nutrients, to survive, grow, and reproduce. For example, it examines how desert plants conserve water or how fish regulate their body temperature in different waters. This field helps us understand the complex interactions between living things and their surroundings, providing insights into their resilience and how they may respond to environmental changes, such as climate shifts or pollution.