AIIMS 2010
- Exam
- AIIMS
- Year
- 2010
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- Ecosystem
AIIMS 2010 · Botany · Ecosystem
What is the Greek word for ecology?
What is the Greek word for ecology?
Options
- AEthology
- BOekologie
- CSynecology
- DHexicology
Correct answer
B. Oekologie
Step-by-step 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'.