Q22 / 180 · AIIMS 2010 · Botany
What is the Greek word for ecology?
- AEthology
- Correct answerBOekologie
- CSynecology
- DHexicology
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'.