Branches of Biology

Physics The study of matter and energy
Chemistry The study of composition of matter
Biology The study of living things
Anatomy The study of structure and form
Physiology The study of function
Morphology The study of structure and form in plants
Zoology The study of animals
Botany The study of plants
Ecology The study of the relationships between organisms and their environment
Genetics The study of the transmission of traits
Cytology The study of cells
Taxonomy The study of transmission of traits
Evolution The study of the changes in organisms overtime
Mycology The study of fungi
Entomology The study of insects
Mammalogy The study of mammals
Ornithology The study of birds
Herptology The study of snakes
Histology The study of tissues
Pathology The study of diseases
Parasitology The study of organisms that live in or on another organism
Exobiology The study of life in outer space
Paleontology The study of fossils and prehistoric organisms
Microbiology The study of very small organisms
Ichtyology The study of fish




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