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Which of the following best describes zoology?
Which of the following best describes zoology?
- The study of human life and their characteristics
- The study of the Earth's ecosystem
- The study of animal life and their characteristics (correct)
- The study of plant life and their characteristics
Who is considered the father of biology?
Who is considered the father of biology?
- Aristotle (correct)
- Socrates
- Plato
- Pythagoras
What did Aristotle's classification system consider?
What did Aristotle's classification system consider?
- A hierarchical system based on size
- A ladder or graded scale of perfection (correct)
- A random arrangement of species
- A chronological order of discovery
When did humans begin to domesticate animals?
When did humans begin to domesticate animals?
What did early humans depict in cave paintings?
What did early humans depict in cave paintings?
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Zoology definition
Zoology definition
The study of animals and their characteristics.
Father of Biology?
Father of Biology?
Aristotle is considered the father of biology.
Aristotle's Classification?
Aristotle's Classification?
Aristotle used a graded scale of perfection to classify.
Animal Domestication Era?
Animal Domestication Era?
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Cave Paintings Subject matter?
Cave Paintings Subject matter?
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Study Notes
Zoology and Biology
- Zoology is the study of animals, including their structure, behavior, and evolution.
The Father of Biology
- Aristotle is considered the father of biology due to his significant contributions to the field.
Classification System
- Aristotle's classification system considered the habitual and morphological characteristics of living organisms.
Animal Domestication
- Humans began to domesticate animals around 10,000 to 15,000 years ago, during the Neolithic period.
Cave Paintings
- Early humans depicted animals in their cave paintings, which were often used for hunting and ritual purposes.
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Test your knowledge of zoology with this quiz! Explore various topics such as animal life, embryonic development, evolution, physiology, and classification. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about the fascinating world of animals.
