Branches of Biology

The study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of different groups of animals.

• Anatomy
• Comparative anatomy
• Biology
• Zoology

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The science of genes, heredity, and variation.

• Genetics
• Paleontology
• Anatomy
• Ecology

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The study of animal and plant life in salt water ecosystems.

• Limnology
• Parasitology
• Ecology
• Marine Biology

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The study of parasites.

• Limnology
• Parasitology
• Ecology
• Marine Biology

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The science of classification of animals and plants.

• Zoology
• Anatomy
• Taxonomy
• Biology

Ornithology is the study of

• birds
• insects
• amphibians
• primates

Primatology is the study of

• butterflies
• primates
• insects
• mammals

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Arachnology is the study of

• insects
• bees
• spiders
• butterflies

Apiology is the study of

• insects
• bees
• spiders
• butterflies

Cryptozoology is the study of

• legendary animals like the unicorn.
• Big foot and the Loch Ness monster.
• hidden animals.
• All of these animals are studied in cryptozoology.