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ZoologySee also animals; Biology; birds; bulls and bullfighting; butterflies; cats; cocks; dogs; fish; horses; insects; organisms;reptiles; snakes; wolves; worms.
acarology
a division of zoology that studies mites and ticks. - acarologist, n.
amphibiology
the branch of zoology that studies amphibians. - amphibiological, adj.
arachnology
a branch of zoology that studies Spiders and other arachnids. Also called arachnidology, araneology. -arachnologist, n.
carcinology
the branch of zoology that studies crustaceans. - carcinologist, n.
cetology
the study of whales. - cetologist, n.
coadunation
the state or condition of being united by growth. - coadunate, adj.
coccidology
the branch of zoology that studies scales, mealy bugs, and other members of the family Coccidea.
conchology
the branch of zoology that studies the shells of mollusks. Also called malacology. - conchologist, n.-conchological, adj.
crustaceology
the branch of zoology that studies crustaceans.
cynology
the branch of zoology that studies the dog, especially its natural history.
echinology
the branch of zoology that studies echinoderms.
entomology
the study of insects. - entomologist, n. - entomologie, entomological, adj.
epimorphosis
development of an organism or form of animal life in which body segmentation is complete before hatching. -epimorphic, adj.
estivation, aestivation
the practice of certain animals of sleeping throughout the summer. Cf. hibernation.
gemmation
reproduction by budding. See also botany.
hibernation
the practice of certain animals of sleeping throughout the winter. Cf. estivation.
invertebracy
the state or quality of being invertebrate or without a backbone, as certain organisms, animals, etc; hence, spinelessness; exhibiting a lack of strength of character. - invertebrate, adj.
lepidopterology
the branch of entomology that studies butterflies. - lepidopterologist, lepidopterist, n.
malacology
conchology. - malacologist, n.
mammalogy
the branch of zoology that studies mammals. - mammalogist, n.
metamorphosis
a change or succession of changes in form during the life cycle of an animal, allowing it to adapt to different environmental conditions, as a caterpillar into a butterfly.
ornithology
the branch of zoology that studies birds. - ornithologist, n.
paleomammalogy, palaeomammalogy
the branch of zoology that studies the mammals of past geologic ages.
stirpiculture
selective breeding to develop strains with particular characteristics. - stirpicultural, adj.
taxonomy
a system of naming things, as plants or animals. - taxonomist, n. - taxonomie, adj.
vivipara
pl. animals whose young are bom live, as mammals. - viviparity, n. - viviparous, adj.
zoogeography
1. the study of the geographical distribution of animals.
2. the study of the causes, effects, and other relations involved in such distributions. - zoogeographer, n.
zoonomy, zoonomia
the laws of animal life or the animal kingdom. - zoonomist, n. - zoonomic, adj.
zoopathology
the study or science of the diseases of animals; animal pathology. Also zoopathy.
zoopathy
zoopathology.
zoophysiology
the physiology of animals, as distinct from that of humans.
zoophytology
the branch of zoology concerned with the zoophytes. - zoophytological, adj.
zootaxy
zoological classification; the scientific classification of animals.
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How many branches are there in biology?
There are 3 main branches in Biology: * zoology - the study of animals * botany - the study of plants * Microbiology - study of microorganisms
What is the 2 major division of biology?
Biology (the study of life) Botany (study of plants - flora) Zoology (study of animals - fauna) Of cause one can break these down further into sub disciplines (e.g. entomology)
What does zoology have to do with dentistry?
Nothing. ^ (Zoology is the study of animals... you talk about the animals teeth in Zoology but besides that Zoology is basic animal anatomy, habitats, and other animal relations)
Who is father of zoology?
Zoology, is the branch of biology that focuses on the structure, function, behavior, and evolution of animals.
What is the antonym for zoology?
There really is no antonym for the word zoology. There is nothing that has an "opposite" meaning.
Which are the branches of zoology?
which are the branches of zoology^ (ummm...... what answer is that? Zoology is mainly a branch of Biology... without much Biology in your studies Zoology would be harder to take in...)
Branches of morphology?
zoology
What are the basic science branches?
the branches of science are: biology chemistry physics zoology entomology thermodynamcis volconanoloy. zoology meteorology geology virology
15 branches of biology and give its definition?
hi, main two parts 1 botony( in it .we read about plants) 2 zoology( in it .we read about animals)
Branches of biology and their pictures?
three branches of biology are Botany, zoology and human anatomy
What is are the branches of biology in urdu medium?
Botney ,zoology,
What are branches of science in biological science?
zoology and botany
What are the major branches of biology?
botany, zoology, microbiology
What are the branches of biology that deals with animals?
From my understanding, the branch of science that deals with animal life is zoology.
Name the 2 important branches of biology?
The two main branches of biology are BOTANY (study of plants) and ZOOLOGY (study of animals).Although there have been discussions that there are actually three main branches of biology, this time including MICROBIOLOGY (study of microorganisms), but as far as it goes, botany and zoology are still the main branches of biology
What are the branches of classical biology and the 3 branches of biology?
The three branches of biology are botany, zoology, and human anatomy.
What are the 12 major branches of biology?
The 12 major branches of biology are zoology-study of animals
