The branch of biology that studies organisms in terms of their relationships with other organisms vis-a-vis their local environment is known as
A
Ecology
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B
Ethology
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C
Palaeontology
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D
Biochemistry
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Solution
The correct option is C Ecology Ecology is the branch of biology which studies the interactions among organisms and their environment. Objects of study include interactions of organisms with each other and with abiotic components of their environment. Ecosystems are dynamically interacting systems of organisms, the communities they make up, and the non-living components of their environment. Ecosystem processes, such as primary production, pedogenesis, nutrient cycling, and niche construction, regulate the flux of energy and matter through an environment. These processes are sustained by organisms with specific life history traits. Biodiversity means the varieties of species, genes, and ecosystems, enhances certain ecosystem services.