Ch.1 - Life Flashcards
what is zoology?
the study of animals
what is life (8)?
DNA, cellular, complex, grow + develop, metabolism, reproduce, respond to stimuli, homeostasis
What is an animal?
a multicellular heterotroph that’s able to move
What are the subdivisions by organism?
entomology, ichthyology, herpetology, ornithology, mammalology, microbiology
What is entomology?
the study of insects
what is ichthyology?
study of fish
what is herpetology?
study of amphibians + reptiles
what is ornithology?
study of birds
what is mammalology?
study of mammals
what is microbiology?
study of microorganisms
what are the subdivisions of zoology by discipline?
cell biology, histology, anatomy + physiology, parasitology, embryology, genetics, behavior, evolution, ecology, population genetics
what is histology?
study of tissues
what phyla are protoplasmic?
protista and bacteria
what phyla are cellular or cell aggregate?
Multicellular protista (volvox) and porifera (sponges)
what phyla are tissue level?
cnidaria (jellyfish, sea anemone)