Chemical Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment through chemical signals. These chemicals can include pheromones, toxins, and allelochemicals, which play crucial roles in communication, defense, and competition among species. Researchers in Chemical Ecology examine how these chemical interactions influence behaviors such as mating, foraging, and predator-prey dynamics. Understanding these relationships helps scientists learn about ecosystem functioning and can inform conservation efforts and pest management strategies.