Biology Flashcards
(38 cards)
It is the Science of life
Biology
Greek term which means “life”
Bio
Study of plants
Botany
Study of animals
Zoology
Study of microorganisms
Microbiology
Refers to a living thing according to Biologist
Organism
Study of the body internal structure
Anatomy
Study of flowers
Anthology
Study of humanity
Anthropology
Study of bacteria
Bacteriology
Study of cells
Cytology
Study of shrubs and trees
Dendrology
Study of embryos and their development
Embryology
Study of insects
Entomology
Study of the origin of life
Evolution
Study of cultivating flower-yielding plants
Floriculture
Study of heredity
Genetics
Study of aging process
Gerontology
Study of blood and its components
Hematology
Study of amphibians and reptiles
Herpetology
Study of tissues
Histology
Study of fish
Ichthyology
Study of the nucleus
Karyology
Study of lichens
Lichenology