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Question
The word ecology was first described/coined by: a. Arthur Tansley b. Ernst Haeckel c. Saint Hilaire d. Antonio Von Leeuwenhoek
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The term 'ecology' (German: Oekologie) was coined by the German biologist Ernst Haeckel in 1866. He defined it as the study of the relationship of organisms with their environment.
Hint
This scientist's name starts with 'H' and he also coined many other biological terms.