[Campbell Biology P.1214] According to the text, which field of ecology is concerned with how... | Practice Question

According to the text, which field of ecology is concerned with how an organism's structure, physiology, and behavior meet the challenges posed by its environment?

  • A: Population Ecology
  • B: Community Ecology
  • C: Organismal Ecology
  • D: Ecosystem Ecology

Explanation

The text explicitly states: 'Organismal ecology, which includes the subdisciplines of physiological, evolutionary, and behavioral ecology, is concerned with how an organism's structure, physiology, and behavior meet the challenges posed by its environment.'