Evolutionary Biology Evolutionary Ecology

Evolutionary biology is the study of the historical development of living organisms that have changed over time. Evolutionary ecology seeks to understand how and why organisms adapt to their environment, and how species interact with each other to survive in different environments. Evolutionary biology and ecology are important for understanding the current diversity of life on Earth as well as predicting how species may respond to future environmental change. Evolutionary biology and ecology are used in a variety of applications, from conservation biology, to predicting how diseases and pests may spread, to understanding the effects of human-induced environmental changes on species. This knowledge is applied to help protect endangered species, inform agricultural practices, and improve human health.