H. T. Odum (ecologist)

H. T. Odum was a pioneering ecologist known for developing systems ecology, which studies how energy flows and cycles through ecosystems. He emphasized that ecosystems are open systems that exchange energy, material, and information with their environment. Odum introduced concepts like energy flow diagrams and the idea of ecosystems as organized, self-regulating systems. His work helped us better understand environmental sustainability, the interconnectedness of living and non-living components, and the importance of conserving natural resources by viewing ecosystems as integrated, energy-based systems.