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Who is considered to have originated the formal study of zoology?
Who is considered to have originated the formal study of zoology?
Aristotle is considered to have originated the formal study of zoology. He viewed animals as living organisms, studied their structure and development, and considered their adaptations to their surroundings and the function of their parts.
What is zoology?
What is zoology?
Zoology is the scientific study of animals, including their structure, embryology, classification, habits, and distribution, both living and extinct.
During which period did modern zoology have its origins?
During which period did modern zoology have its origins?
Modern zoology has its origins during the Renaissance and early modern period, with contributions from figures such as Carl Linnaeus, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, Robert Hooke, Charles Darwin, and Gregor Mendel.
What are some of the disciplines into which zoology has been subdivided?
What are some of the disciplines into which zoology has been subdivided?
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What discovery led to advances in cell biology, developmental biology, and molecular genetics?
What discovery led to advances in cell biology, developmental biology, and molecular genetics?
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