Scientific Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words

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A person who studies various animals is often called a _____ologist.

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zoologist

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What does 'hemo' refer to?

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blood, blood cells, red blood cells

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The root gastro- means

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stomach

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The prefix hyper means

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above, beyond, over

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What name is given to an outside skeleton?

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exoskeleton

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The prefix 'bio-' means

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life

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The suffix '-logy' refers to

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the study of a subject

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The root 'therm' means

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heat

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The prefix 'anti-' means

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against or opposite

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The suffix '-phobia' means

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fear of