5 Questions
Who is considered to have originated the formal study of zoology?
Aristotle
Which branch of biology includes zoology as one of its primary branches?
Biology
With the discovery of the structure of DNA, what realm of biology opened up?
Molecular biology
What does the term 'zoology' derive from?
Ancient Greek
What did modern zoology increasingly subdivide into as disciplines?
Classification, physiology, biochemistry and evolution
Study Notes
The Origins of Zoology
- Aristotle is considered to have originated the formal study of zoology.
Branches of Biology
- Biology is divided into several branches, including botany and zoology.
The Impact of DNA Structure Discovery
- The discovery of the structure of DNA opened up the realm of molecular biology.
Etymology of Zoology
- The term 'zoology' derives from the Greek words 'zoon', meaning animal, and 'logos', meaning knowledge or study.
Subdisciplines of Zoology
- Modern zoology increasingly subdivided into disciplines such as ethology, wildlife biology, and comparative anatomy.
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