Question
Biology Question on Eco-System
What is the Greek word for ecology?
A
Ethology
B
Oekologie
C
Synecology
D
Hexicology
Answer
Oekologie
Explanation
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'.