Branches of Biology

Biology it is the study of the structure, function, evolution, and development of living things
and their relationships to their environment.
Main Branches of Biology:
1. Botany the study of plants
2. Zoology study of animals

Botany and zoology are subdivided into different areas of specialization, namely:
1. Morphology the study of forms of organisms
2. Anatomy the study of structure of organisms
3. Physiology the study of the functions of the parts of organisms
4. Embryology the study of the development of organisms
5. Taxonomy the study of the classification of organisms
6. Cytology the study of the structure and functions of the cell
7. Histology the study of tissues
8. Evolution the study of the origin and differentiation of organisms
9. Genetics the study of heredity and variation of organisms
10.Ecology the study of relationship between organisms and their environment
11.Microbiology the study of microorganisms
12.Paleontology the study of fossils and remains of dead animals
13.Biogeography the study of distribution of organisms
14.Biochemistry the study of the chemistry of the living things
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Ichtythyology the study of fishes

Helminthology the study of worms
Ornithology study of birds
Entomology study of insects
Parasitology study of parasites
Conchology study of shells