Ecophysiology is the study of how organisms adapt their physiological processes to their environment. It examines how factors like temperature, moisture, and light affect the growth, reproduction, and survival of plants and animals. By understanding these relationships, scientists can predict how species will respond to changes in their habitats, such as climate change. This field combines aspects of ecology and physiology, focusing on the interactions between organisms and their surroundings. Researchers often investigate how specific traits, like photosynthesis in plants or metabolism in animals, help them thrive in various ecosystems, from deserts to rainforests.