Concept:The term 'ecology' was introduced by the German zoologist Ernst Haeckel. He was an evolutionist and strong supporter of Darwinism.
Explanation:Ecology studies the interrelationships between organisms and their environment, including both other organisms and physical surroundings.
Haeckel coined the word "ecology" from the Greek "oikos" meaning house or dwelling.
The term first appeared in his work in 1866.
Other scientists like Eugenius Warming contributed to plant ecology, and Charles Darwin is known for evolution, but they did not coin the term.
Eugene Odum is famous for ecosystem ecology, but he did not coin "ecology".
Answer:C. Ernst Haeckel