Choose the best definition of the term "ecology."
A)Ecology is the study of animals in their habitat.
B)Ecology is the study of plants and animals in their ecosystems.
C)Ecology is the study of communities of organisms.
D)Ecology is the study of interactions of organisms with each other and with their habitat.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ecology is not just the study of animals or plants, but the study of all living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environment/habitat. It includes the study of communities, populations, and ecosystems. Therefore, option D which specifically mentions the interactions of organisms with each other and with their habitat is the best definition.

Choose the Best Definition of the Term "Ecology