Introduction to Zoology

Zoology Definition

• Zoology is a branch of biology that focuses on the animal kingdom and animal life in general.

Branches of Biology

• Biology is a broad field.
• Zoology is a specific branch.
• Botany is the study of plants.
• Microbiology is the study of microorganisms.

Branches of Zoology

• Anthropozoology: The study of human-animal interactions. Key words: Interaction, Humans.
• Archeozoology: The study of ancient animals, often through fossils. Key words: Dead, Bones.
• Bionics: The study of the application of biological systems to engineering designs. Key words: Mechanical, mimic.
• Cetaology: The study of marine mammals. Key words: Marine, Mammals.
• Embryology: The study of prenatal animal development. Key words: Prenatal, Development.
• Entomology: The study of insects. Key word: Insects.
• Coleopterology: The study of beetles. Key word: Beetles.
• Dipterology: The study of flies. Key word: Flies.
• Hemipterology: The study of true bugs. Key words: True, Bugs.
• Isopterology: The study of termites. Key word: Termites.
• Lepidopterology: The study of butterflies and moths. Key words: Butterflies, Moths.
• Myrmecology: The study of ants. Key word: Ants.
• Ornithology: The study of birds. Key word: Birds.
• Orthopterology: The study of grasshoppers and crickets. Key words: Grasshoppers, Crickets.
• Trichopterology: The study of caddisflies. Key word: Caddisflies.
• Melittology: The study of bees. Key word: Bees.
• Vespology: The study of wasps. Key word: Wasps.
• Histology: The study of animal tissues. Key word: Tissues.
• Cytology: The study of animal cells. Key word: Cells.
• Ichthyology: The study of fish. Key word: Fishes.
• Malacology: The study of mollusks. Key word: Mollusks.
• Conchology: The study of shells and mollusks. Key words: Shells, Mollusks.
• Mammalogy: The study of mammals. Key word: Mammals.
• Morphology: The study of animal form and structure. Key words: Form, Structure.
• Nematology: The study of roundworms. Key word: Roundworms.
• Paleozoology: The study of fossils. Key word: Fossils.
• Pathology: The study of body fluids. Key words: Body, Fluids.
• Primatology: The study of primates. Key word: Primates.
• Protozoology: The study of protozoa. Key word: Protozoa.
• Zoogeography: The study of animal distribution. Key word: Distribution.
• Zoography: The study of animal description and their habitat. Key words: Description, Habitat.
• Zoometry: The study of animal measurements. Key word: Measurements.
• Zootomy: The study of animal structure. Key word: Structure.
• Physiology: The study of animal function. Key word: Function.
• Taxonomy: The study of classification and naming of organisms. Key words: Identification, Classifications, Naming.
• Herpetology: The study of reptiles and amphibians. Key Words: Reptiles, Amphibians.
• Ophiology (or Ophidiology): The study of snakes. Key word: Reptiles.

Zoology Activity Time

• Students will create infographics for kids about a branch of zoology.
• Use only traditional design materials
• Size of illustration board: 15 inches x 10 inches
• The infographic must be in portrait orientation
• Visuals must be appropriate for kids.
• Medium for text: English.
• Plastic cover required
• Deadline: August 29, 2024