Which scientist first coined the term "Ecosystem/Ecological System"?

a) Arthur Tansley
b) Charles Darwin
c) Eugene Odum
d) Rachel Carson

Answer: a) Arthur Tansley

Explanation

The term “Ecosystem” was first coined by the British ecologist Arthur Tansley in 1935. He introduced this concept to describe the complex interactions between living organisms and their physical environment. Tansley was an English botanist and is considered one of the founders of modern ecology. His work laid the foundation for understanding ecosystems as dynamic systems where biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components interact.

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