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Which of the following best defines zoology?
Which of the following best defines zoology?
- The study of rocks
- The study of animals (correct)
- The study of weather
- The study of plants
What makes zoology one of the broadest fields in science?
What makes zoology one of the broadest fields in science?
- The study of animals and weather
- The immense variety of animals (correct)
- The complexity of animal processes
- The study of plants and animals
What do zoologists usually specialize in?
What do zoologists usually specialize in?
- One or more subdisciplines of geology
- One or more subdisciplines of zoology (correct)
- One or more subdisciplines of meteorology
- One or more subdisciplines of botany
What can zoologists study within their specialization?
What can zoologists study within their specialization?
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What does the term 'zoology' mean?
What does the term 'zoology' mean?
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Study Notes
What is Zoology?
- Zoology is the scientific study of animals, including their structure, behavior, evolution, classification, and distribution.
Characteristics of Zoology
- Zoology is one of the broadest fields in science, encompassing various disciplines such as biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and ecology.
Specialization in Zoology
- Zoologists usually specialize in specific areas, such as:
- Taxonomy: the classification and naming of animals
- Anatomy: the study of animal body structure
- Physiology: the study of animal function and processes
- Ethology: the study of animal behavior
- Ecology: the study of animal interactions with their environment
- Within their specialization, zoologists can study:
- Specific animal groups (e.g., mammals, birds, fish)
- Particular ecosystems (e.g., forests, oceans, deserts)
- Specific biological processes (e.g., reproduction, development, adaptation)
Origins of the Term "Zoology"
- The term "zoology" comes from the Greek words "zoon," meaning "animal," and "logos," meaning "study" or "science."
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