Soundscape ecology is an emerging field within ecology that focuses on the study of acoustic environments and the role that sounds play in ecosystems. It integrates aspects of ecology, sound studies, and bioacoustics to understand how sounds contribute to ecological processes, species interactions, and overall biodiversity. Key components of soundscape ecology include: 1. **Acoustic Habitat**: The soundscape of a particular area, which encompasses all the natural and human-made sounds present in that environment.
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