Topic 1.1 · Environment & Ecology · Ecology Fundamentals
Ecosystem Structure & Functions is studied as part of "Ecology Fundamentals" (Ecology Basics) in Environment & Ecology. Ecology is the study of organisms and their interactions with each other and the environment — from ecosystems and food chains to biogeochemical cycles.
In the examination context, ecosystem structure & functions carries conceptual questions that test both factual recall and analytical understanding. Revise this topic in sequence with the rest of the chapter so that chronological and thematic links are clear.
| 1866 | Haeckel coined the term 'ecology' |
| 1935 | Tansley coined the term 'ecosystem' |
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