Zoology Quiz

Aristotle is considered to have originated the formal study of zoology. He studied the structure and development of animals, as well as their adaptations and function.

Modern zoology has its origins during the Renaissance and early modern period, with contributions from Carl Linnaeus, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, Robert Hooke, Charles Darwin, Gregor Mendel, and others.

Zoology is the scientific study of animals, including their structure, embryology, classification, habits, and distribution.

<p>The study of animals has moved on to deal with form and function, adaptations, relationships between groups, behavior, ecology, and has been subdivided into disciplines such as classification, physiology, biochemistry, and evolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The discovery of the structure of DNA by Francis Crick and James Watson in 1953 led to advances in cell biology, developmental biology, and molecular genetics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The scientific study of animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aristotle</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ancient Greek, zōion ('animal') and logos ('knowledge', 'study')</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Renaissance and early modern period</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The structure of DNA by Francis Crick and James Watson in 1953</p> Signup and view all the answers