Which of the following levels of ecological organization is arranged in the correct sequence from most to least inclusive?
A) community, ecosystem, individual, population
B) ecosystem, community, population, individual
C) population, ecosystem, individual, community
D) individual, population, community, ecosystem
E) individual, community, population, ecosystem

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The correct sequence from most to least inclusive is ecosystem, community, population, individual. The ecosystem includes all living and non-living things in a given area, the community includes all the populations of different species living in the same area, the population includes all individuals of the same species living in the same area, and the individual is a single living organism. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Levels of Ecological Organization Is Arranged