Habitat ecology is a branch of ecology that focuses on studying the interactions between organisms and their environment. This field examines how different habitats, such as forests, grasslands, wetlands, and marine ecosystems, influence the distribution, abundance, and behavior of plants and animals. Habitat ecologists study factors such as temperature, moisture, soil composition, and vegetation structure to understand how they shape the ecology of a particular habitat and impact the organisms living within it. By studying habitat ecology, researchers can gain insight into the dynamics of ecosystems and how they respond to environmental changes and disturbances.