The term ecology refers to the science of the
A) independent nature of individual ecosystems and animal species.
B) relationships between predators and prey withing a given environment.
C) total ecological community, both living and nonliving.
D) interrelationships among organisms and their environments.

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Ecology is the study of the interrelationships among organisms and their environments, including living and nonliving factors. Options A and B are too specific and do not encompass the entire field of ecology. Option C is partially correct but does not include the full scope of ecology.

The Term Ecology Refers to the Science of the