Systems ecology refers to the study of ecosystems as a whole, with an emphasis on the relationships between different components within the ecosystem. Synonyms for systems ecology may include landscape ecology, which focuses on the interaction between human activity and natural environments, as well as ecological genetics, which examines the genetic basis of adaptation and evolutionary processes in ecosystems. Another synonym could be ecosystem science, which studies the dynamic processes within and between ecosystems, including biophysical interactions and feedbacks, as well as the social and economic drivers that influence ecosystem dynamics. Finally, natural resource management could be considered a synonym, as it involves the application of ecological principles to the sustainable management of natural resources.