zootomy

1. The anatomy of animals.
2. Dissection of animals.

Diagram of a worker ant (Pachycondyla verenae)

Anatomy of a typical bird

Zootomy is a contraction of zoological and anatomy. It refers to the dissection of animals as opposed to that of plants (phytotomy)

See also

• Androtomy
• Zootomical terms for location
• Cat anatomy
• Fish anatomy
• Bird anatomy
• Spider anatomy

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