Which scientist first coined the term Ecosystem Ecological System ........

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

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Charles Sutherland Elton

Arthur Tansley

Eugene Odum

Frederic Edward Clements

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Explanation:

- Arthur Tansley coined the term "ecosystem" in the early 1930s. He was a British ecologist and his work laid foundations for further ecological studies.

- Charles Sutherland Elton was also a prominent ecologist, but he focused more on animal ecology and food chains.

- Eugene Odum is renowned for his work in ecosystem ecology and for popularizing ecological concepts, but he did not coin the term.

- Frederic Edward Clements was known for his theory of plant succession and the idea of a "climax community," but he did not introduce the term "ecosystem."

Your answer: Option 2 - Arthur Tansley is highlighted below and it is correct.

Arthur Tansley