What is the Greek word for ecology?

Options

A. ethology
B. oekologie
C. synecology
D. hexicology

Answer

B

Explanation

The term ecology was coined by combining two Greek words, oikos (meaning 'house' or 'dwelling place') and logos (meaning the study of) to denote such relationships between the organisms and their environment. Thus, literally, ecology is the study of organisms at home.