Biologist Quote by Warwick Fox
“.. the word ecology, coined by the German biologist and philosopher Ernst Haeckel (initially as oecology) in 1866. derives from the Greek oikos, "referring originally to the family household and its daily operations and maintenance." The term ecology is therefore intended to refer to the study of the conditions of existence that pertain to, and the interactions between, all the entities that make up our larger, cosmic household here upon earth.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Encyclopedia of Ecology, 1990
The quote explains that "ecology" originates from Greek for household, expanding to study all interactions within Earth's larger "cosmic household."
In simple terms: Ecology studies how all living things interact within Earth’s system.
Key Takeaway
Study interdependence in ecosystems.
Themes
environment
interdependence
systems
cosmology
Mood
thoughtful
inspiring
Type
educational
scientific
When to use this quote
- conservation work
- urban planning
- climate research
- education curricula
Key Concepts
ecology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing Earth as a household change behavior?
- What policies reflect ecological interdependence?
A Different Perspective
Ecology can be reduced to a single discipline.
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