Populaatioekologia
Populaatioekologia is the Finnish term for population ecology, the branch of ecology that focuses on the dynamics of species populations and how they interact with their environment. The field investigates patterns of population size, density, structure, and distribution over time, while considering factors such as birth and death rates, predation, competition, and immigration. The core objective is to understand the mechanisms that regulate population fluctuations and to predict future changes under varying environmental conditions.
The discipline emerged in the early twentieth century, building on foundational work by ecologists such as
Applications of populaatioekologia span conservation biology, pest management, and fisheries management. By estimating carrying capacities and