Q22 / 180 · AIIMS 2010 · Botany

What is the Greek word for ecology?

  • A
    Ethology
  • Correct answer
    B
    Oekologie
  • C
    Synecology
  • D
    Hexicology

Solution

The term ecology was coined by combining two Greek words, oikos (meaning 'house' or 'dwelling place') and logos (meaning 'the study of') to denote such relationships between the organisms and their environment. Thus, literally, ecology is the study of organisms 'at home'.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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