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What are the four basic levels of ecological study, and what is thefocus of inquiry at each of these levels?

I don't know what it's asking to start with and can't find anythingrelevant online, in my textbook or in my study guide! Since it sayslevels, I think it might be 1) individual 2) population 3)community 4)ecosystem.. but frankly I don't know.. pleasehelp!

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