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Question:

What is the Greek word for ecology?

Hexicology

Ethology

Oekologie

Synecology

Solution:

The correct option is B Oekologie. 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'.