Which branch of ecology deals with the characteristics of ancient environment and their relationship with ancient plants and animals?

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- Interpret the options:
  - (1) Demecology: studies populations and their structure (population ecology).
  - (2) Ichthyology: branch of zoology dealing with fishes.
  - (3) Paleoecology: studies ancient environments and the relationships between prehistoric plants and animals.
  - (4) Mycology: study of fungi.

- The question asks for the branch that deals with characteristics of ancient environments and their relationship with ancient plants and animals. That definition matches (3) Paleoecology.

- Mapping to answer labels: option (3) corresponds to choice $c$.

Therefore the correct answer is $c$.

FINAL_ANSWER: c

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