Living world
Branches of Biology
Anatomy- study of internal structures of plants and animals after dissection.
Biochemistry- Study of chemistry of living matter in relation to life activities.
Cytology- study of the structure and functions of cells and their organelles.
Ecology- study of relationship between organisms and environment.
Embryology- study of developmental stages of organisms upto hatching or birth.
Endocrinology- study of endocrine glands and hormones action in animals.
Evolution- study of the origin of life and the gradual differentiation or descent of species.
Histology- study of tissues by microscopy.
Immunology- study of resistance of organisms to infection.
Limnobiology- study of fresh water lakes, ponds and streams.
Morphology- study of form and structure of animals.
Palaeozoology- study of fossil animals.
Physiology- study of functions of various parts within the organisms.
Radiobiology- study of effects of radioactivity on life.
Taxonomy- study of classification of organisms and their evolutionary relationships with other organisms.
Zoogeography- study of the distribution of animals over the earth.
Zoopathology- study of diseases of animals.
Dr. A. KINGSLIN M.Sc, BEd, Phd
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