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Ecology: Definition, Scope and History | Biology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Ecology 2. Study of Ecology 3. History 4. Branches 5. Scope. Definition of Ecology: Ecology is a Greek word which means the study of the habitation of living organisms (oikos=habitation, logos=discourse). The word ecology has been defined variously by different authors. Some prefer to define it as “scientific natural history” [...]

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Top 5 Types of Biogeochemical Cycle | Ecology

The following points highlight the top five types of biochemical cycle existing in ecosystem. The types are: 1. Hydrologic Cycle 2. Gascons Nutrient Cycle 3. Sedimentary Nutrient Cycle 4. Phosphorus Cycle 5. Sulphur Cycle. Type # 1. Hydrologic Cycle: In the hydrologic cycle there occurs an interchange of compounds between the earth's surface and the atmosphere via precipitation and evaporation. [...]

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Notes on Vertebrate Society | Ecology

The below mentioned article provides a note on vertebrate society. Definition of Vertebrate Society: A society has been defined as a grouping of organisms within a popula­tion. The vertebrate society, as it appears, is more successful than the invertebrate society. The success of vertebrate societies lies in the functional versatility of the indivi­duals. In the insect society the reproduc­tive ability [...]

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