9/17/2021 Life Sciences Glossary: Fields of Biology: Malacology and Mammalogy- Examrace
Examrace Life Sciences Glossary: Fields of Biology: Malacology and Mammalogy
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Fields of Biology Malacology: Study of mollusks.
Mammalogy: Study of mammals.
Mastology: Study of breast including teats.
Melanology: Study of pigments.
Molecular Biology: Study of life sciences on molecular level (i.e.. RNA and DNA level) .
Mycology: Study of fungi.
Myology (Sarcology) : Study of muscles.
Myrmecology: Study of ants.
Neonatology: Study of the new borns up to two months of age.
Nephrology: Study of kidney.
Neurology: Study of nervous system.
Nidology: Study of nests of birds.
Nosology: Study of diseases.
Odontology: Study of teeth and gums.
Olericulture: The study of vegetable yielding plants.
Oncology: Study of cancer.
Oneirology: Study of dreams.
Ontogeny: Embryonic history.
Oology: Study of eggs of birds.
Ophthalmology: Study of eyes.
Organocology: Study of development of organs under embryology.
Organology: Study of organs.
Ornithology: Study of birds.
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Osteology: Study of bones.
Oto-rhino-laryngology: Study of ear, nose and larynx.
Pedology: Study of larval stages.
Paleontology (Gr. Apples-ancient being) : The branch of science which deals with the study of fossils and their distribution in time.
Paleozoology: The branch of science which deals with the study of fossils of animals.
Palynology: Study of pollen grains in relation to taxonomy and evolution etc.
Parasitology: Study of parasites.
Para zoology: The branch of science which deals with the study of porifera (sponges) .
Pathology: Study of disease caused by organisms.
Pedology is the science dealing with the study of soils.
Pharmacognosy is the branch of science de3aling with the medicinal Plants.
Pharmacology: Study of synthesis and effect of medicines on organisms.
Phenology: Study of organisms as affected by seasonal climates e. g. bird migration, opening of flowers etc.
Phrenology: Study of mental faculties of brain including feelings.
Phycology or Algology: Study of Algae.
Phylogeny: Evolutionary history.
Physiology (Gr. Pysis-functions) : The branch of science which deals with the study of functions of various parts within the organisms.
Pisciculture: Study which deals with the rearing of fishes.
Platy helminthology: Study of flat worms.
Pomology: Study of fruits.
Poultry: Study which deals with keepings of fowl.
Proctology: Study of hind gut including rectum and anus.
Protistology: Study of a cellular organisms including protozoans and plants.
Protozoology: The branch of science which deals with the study of protozoa.
Pteridology: Study of Pteridophytes.
Rhinology: Study of nose and olfactory organs.
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Sericulture: Silk industry (culture of silk moth and Pupa) .
Serology: Study of serum; interaction of antigens and antibodies in the blood.
Serpentology (Ophiology) : Study of snakes.
Silviculture of Forestry: Study that deals with the development of forest.
Sitology: Study of dietetics.
Space biology: The branch of science which deals with the study of living being in space.
Speciology: Study of species.
Spermology: Study of Seed.
Spchnology: Study of Visceral organs.
Stomatology: Study of foregut including buccal cavity and stomach.
Synecology: Study of bony joints and ligaments.
Synecology: Study of environmental relations of group of organisms such as communities.
Taxi dermatology: Study of skin and stuffing.
Taxidermy: Study which deals with preservation of skin and stuffing of animal body.
Taxonomy (Gr. Taxis – arrangement) : The branch of science which deals with the study of classification of organisms.
Teratology: Study of fetal malformations and monstrals.
Torpedology: Study of skates and rays.
Toxicology: Study of narcotic behavior or animals.
Traumatology: Study of wounds and tumor.
Trichology: Study of hairs.
Tropology: Study of nutrition.
Urology: Study which deals preservation of dead bodies in liquid by chemicals.
Urology: Study of urine including diseases and the abnormalities of urinary and urine genital tract.
Virology: Study of virus.
Zoogeography (Gr. Zoon-animals, geo-Earth) : The Brach of science which deals with the study of distribution of animals on earth.
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