Loose Leaf For Integrated Principles Of Zoology
Loose Leaf For Integrated Principles Of Zoology
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ISBN: 9781260411140
Author: Cleveland P Hickman Jr. Emeritus, Susan L. Keen, David J Eisenhour Professor PhD, Allan Larson, Helen I'Anson Associate Professor of Biology
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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The term “ecology” is derived from the Greek meaning “house” or “place to live.” However, as used by scientists, the term “ecology” is not the same as “environment.” How do these terms differ?

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To determine: The difference between the terms ecology and environment.

Introduction: It is given that the meaning of the term “ecology” in Greek is “house” or “place to live.” According to scientists, the term “ecology” is not the same as the “environment.”

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The study of the relation between a species and its associated physical environment is called ecology. The environment involves the total physical and biotic factors that surround an organism. These factors involve space, forms of energy such as sunlight, wind, water currents, and heat; and materials such as soil, air, water and various chemicals.

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