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What does ecology study?
Relationships among living organisms and their physical environment
Which sciences overlap with ecology?
Biogeography, evolutionary biology, genetics, ethology, and natural history
Who coined the word 'ecology'?
Ernst Haeckel
What are the practical applications of ecology?
Conservation biology, urban planning, community health, economics, and human social interaction
When did the science of ecology as we know it today begin?
1890s
Test your knowledge of the study of the relationships among living organisms and their physical environment, from individual organisms to the biosphere level. Explore concepts such as abundance, biomass, and more.
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