Question

Who coined the term ecosystem-

• A. Tansley
• B. Odum
• C. Warming
• D. Darwin

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Tansley

The correct option is A:
Explanation of correct option:-

1. The interaction between living and non-living organisms is called the ecosystem.
2. The term ecosystem coin by Tansley.

Explanation of incorrect option:
Option B:
Eugene Odum was an English biologist who further explained the development of the ecosystem. He is also known as the Father of Modern Ecology.

Option-C:
Eugen Warming was a Danish botanist and the main founder of ecology. He also wrote his first book on plant ecology.

Option D:

Charles Darwin was an English naturalist who gave the theory of natural selection. He was a biologist, geologist and naturalist who is best known for his contribution to Evolutionary biology.

Final answer: Hence, the term ecosystem was coined by Tansley.