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Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences. Biological Sciences. Any specialized science that is under the “umbrella” of biology. Biology covers hundreds of specialized fields Most if not all these sciences are named from Latin root words. For Example:. Bios = Life Logos = Study of.

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Biological Sciences

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  1. Biological Sciences

  2. Biological Sciences • Any specialized science that is under the “umbrella” of biology. • Biology covers hundreds of specialized fields • Most if not all these sciences are named from Latin root words

  3. For Example: • Bios = Life • Logos = Study of

  4. Biology– The Science of LifeThe study of living organisms The first life form probably arose more than 3.5 billion years ago. The first organism was a single cell too small to be seen without the aid of a microscope. The Earth may be home to as many as 40 million types of organisms

  5. Botany • Study of Plants Ecology • Study of Organisms & their Environment

  6. Embryology • Study of Fetal Development Evolution • Study of how species change over time

  7. Herpetology • Study of Amphibians & Reptiles Entomology • Study of Insects

  8. Ichthyology • Study of Fish Histology • Study of Tissue groups

  9. Oncology • Study of Cancer Dermatology • Study of Skin

  10. Cytology • Study of Cells Hematology • Study of Blood

  11. Genetics • Study of DNA and Heredity Biochemistry • Study of Molecules of Life

  12. Ornithology • Study of Birds Mycology • Study of Fungi

  13. Dendrology • Study of Trees & Shrubs Paleontology • Study of past life & fossils

  14. Neurology • Study of Nerve Cells & Brain Ophthalmology • Study of Eyes

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