Which of the following series is organized in successive steps according to the levels of organization used by ecologists?
A)population - ecosystem - community
B)species - community - biosphere
C)species - ecosystem - population
D)population - community - ecosystem

Question

Which of the following series is organized in successive steps according to the levels of organization used by ecologists?
A)population -> ecosystem -> community
B)species -> community -> biosphere
C)species -> ecosystem -> population
D)population -> community -> ecosystem

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ecologists organize biological organization from smaller to larger scales in the following order: individual, population, community, ecosystem, biome, and biosphere. The correct sequence that follows this order is "population -> community -> ecosystem," making option D the correct choice.

Which of the Following Series Is Organized in Successive Steps