#385 ecology

ecology- the study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment; the set of relationships of a particular organism with its environment

C19 from German Okologie, from Greek oikos house (hence environment)

(Interesting word etymology once again.)

A study of ecology can allow one to gain appreciation for the preservation of the environment.

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