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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The term 'ecology' was first used by
Options
A Linnaeus
B Ernst Haeckel
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C E.P. Odum
D Tansley
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The term 'ecology' (from Greek 'oikos', meaning 'house' or 'dwelling place') was coined by the German biologist Ernst Haeckel in 1866.

Hint

This German scientist is credited with naming this branch of biology.

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