1.1. Sub-fields Of Biology Flashcards
Herpetology studies?
Reptiles
Ichthyology?
Fish
Mammalogy?
Mammals
Ornithology?
Birds
Entomology?
Insects
Tena Adam’s scientific name?
Ruta chalepensis L.
Study of bacteria?
Bacteriology
Study of virus?
Virology
Study of fungi?
Mycology
Study of algae?
Phycology
Study of protozoa?
Protozoology
Study of archaeology?
Archeology
Morphology?
Study of external form and structure of organisms and their structural features. Eg. Shape, texture of leaves, stems
Anatomy?
Study of the bodily structure of animals and other organisms, especially as reveled by dissection and separation of parts. Eg. Stomach, liver, heart
Histology?
Study of details of tissue structure. Eg. Parenchyma, Connective tissues
Cytology?
Study of cell. Eg. Plant cell, nerve cell
Cell biology?
Study of the structure, function, and various aspects of cells and their components. Eg. Mitochondrial, ribosomes, nucleus
Molecular Biology?
Study of the structure and function of informational molecules. Eg. DNA, RNA