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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?
- Charles Darwin
- Robert Hooke
- Aristotle (correct)
- Gregor Mendel
What is the primary focus of zoology?
What is the primary focus of zoology?
- The scientific study of animals (correct)
- The study of plant life
- The study of geological formations
- The study of weather patterns
Where does the term 'Zoology' originate from?
Where does the term 'Zoology' originate from?
- Ancient Greek (correct)
- Sanskrit
- Arabic
- Latin
When did modern zoology have its origins?
When did modern zoology have its origins?
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What did Aristotle consider animals to be?
What did Aristotle consider animals to be?
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Study Notes
Origin of Zoology
- Aristotle is considered to have originated the formal study of zoology.
Focus of Zoology
- The primary focus of zoology is the study of animals and their structure, behavior, evolution, classification, and distribution.
Etymology of Zoology
- The term 'Zoology' originates from the Greek words 'zoon', meaning animal, and 'logos', meaning knowledge or study.
History of Zoology
- Modern zoology had its origins in the 16th century.
Aristotle's View of Animals
- Aristotle considered animals to be living organisms that possessed a soul, and classified them as either plants or animals based on their ability to move.
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