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The term ecosystem was coined by:

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: B
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: History of Ecology
	**Related Topics**: Ecology, Terminology in Ecology, Key Figures in Ecology
	**Prerequisites**: Basic knowledge of ecological terminology and history
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
	The question asks who coined the term 'ecosystem'.
**Method & Steps**:
	1. Recall the historical figures associated with the development of ecological concepts.
	2. Identify the specific scientist who is credited with coining the term 'ecosystem'.
	3. Match the correct scientist with the corresponding option.
	
**Result**: A.G. Tansley is the scientist who coined the term ecosystem.

## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: E.P. Odum was an influential ecologist but did not coin the term 'ecosystem'.
[B] ✓: A.G. Tansley is the correct answer; he coined the term 'ecosystem'.
[C] :x: Ernst Haeckel coined the term 'ecology', not 'ecosystem'.
[D] :x: Eugen Warming was a pioneer in plant ecology but did not coin the term 'ecosystem'.
## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Confusing different terms: Misremembering the origin of 'ecology' vs. 'ecosystem'.
		2. Associating a prominent ecologist with the wrong term.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Make a table of key terms and their originators in ecology.
		2. Use mnemonics or flashcards for key ecological figures and their contributions.

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E.P. Odum

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The correct Option is "A.G. Tansley "

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E. Haeckel

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E. Warming

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