1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Animals / Wildlife

Ecological Isolation

By Laura Klappenbach, About.com

Definition:

n. The isolation of competing species of organisms made possible by differences in each species food resources, habitat use, activity period, or geographical range. (Source: Ricklefs)

Navigate Glossary: Glossary Index > E

Explore Animals / Wildlife

By Category

About.com Special Features

A Smarter Future

Tips that will help finance your education, excel in the classroom, and advance your career. More >

How to Ace the GRE

Being well prepared is the first step; here are more essential suggestions. More >

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Animals / Wildlife
  4. Zoology Glossary
  5. E
  6. Ecological Isolation - Definition of Ecological Isolation>

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.