Define Autecology.

Autecology is a branch of ecology that focuses on the study of individual species or organisms and their interactions with the environment. It examines how an individual species adapts to and interacts with its specific environment, including factors such as habitat requirements, behavior, population dynamics, and adaptations. Autecology seeks to understand the ecological niche of a species, its physiological responses to environmental conditions, and its role within its ecosystem. It contrasts with synecology, which studies communities of organisms and their interactions.