Ethnobiology, the study of the relationships between humans and their natural environments, has over time become an important field of study in different academic and research settings. Synonyms for the term include ethnobotany, ethnography of knowledge, and indigenous knowledge systems. Other closely related terms include ethnoecology, human ecology, indigenous ecology, and traditional ecological knowledge. The subject matter of ethnobiology is diverse and ranges from the study of biocultural diversity, ethnobotanical knowledge, and ecological relationships, to the analysis of cultural practices, beliefs, and mythologies that shape human-environmental interactions. Thanks to these synonyms, the field of ethnobiology continues to inspire rigorous interdisciplinary studies and research in both the social and natural sciences.