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Q: Who coined the term “Ecology”?
  • A. Ernst Haeckel
  • B. Evelyn Hutchinson
  • C. Hugo de Vries
  • D. Robert Brown
Correct Answer: Option A - The word "Ecology" was coined in 1866 by the German scientist Ernst Haeckel. Ecology is derived from two Greek word 'oikos' meaning 'home' and 'Logos' meaning "study of ".
A. The word "Ecology" was coined in 1866 by the German scientist Ernst Haeckel. Ecology is derived from two Greek word 'oikos' meaning 'home' and 'Logos' meaning "study of ".

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The word "Ecology" was coined in 1866 by the German scientist Ernst Haeckel. Ecology is derived from two Greek word 'oikos' meaning 'home' and 'Logos' meaning "study of ".