Life Sciences Glossary: Fields of Biology: Science and Zoology

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Fields of Biology

  • Science (Latin- Scire- to known) : Organized form of knowledge or systematic knowledge i.e.. , knowledge through process.
  • Biology (Gr. Bios-life) : The branch of science which deals with the study of living beings.
  • Zoology (Gr. Zoon-animal) : The branch of science which deals with the study of animals.
  • Morphology (Gr. Morphea- form) : The branch of science which deals with the study of total general structures and forms including shape, and appearance. 5. Anatomy (Gr. Ana-up, tome-cut) : The branch of science which deals with the study of internal structures after cutting or dissection.
  • Histology (Gr. Histos-Tissue) : The branch of science which deals with the study of tissue i.e.. microscopic anatomy.
  • Cytology (Gr. Kyton-hollow vesicle) : The branch of science which deals with the study of cells and their organells.
  • Acarology: Study of ticks and mites.
  • Actinobiology: The branch of science which deals with the study of radiation effects on organism.
  • Aerobiology: Study of flying organisms.
  • Agroforestry: This branch deals with form of land used on which herbaceous crops and tree crops are cultivated.
  • Agronomy: Is the science which deals with the crop plants.
  • Agrostology: Study of grasses.
  • Angiology: The branch of science which deals with the study of blood vascular system.
  • Anthology: Study of flowers.
  • Anthropology: Study of apes and man.
  • Apiculture: Honey industry (Bee keeping) .
  • Araneology: Study of spiders.
  • Arthrology: Study of joints.
  • As helminthology: Study of round worms.
  • Bacteriology: The branch of science which deals with the study of bacteria.
  • Batrachology: Study of frog.
  • Biochemistry: The branch of science Which deals with the study of chemical reactions in relation to life activities.
  • Biometrics: Statistical analysis of different results of biological experiments.
  • Biotechnology: Biotechnology deals with use of micro- organisms in commercial processes for producing fine chemicals such as drugs, vaccines and hormones etc. , on a large scale and at reasonable cost.
  • Bryology: Study of bryophytes.
  • Carcinology: Study of crabs and crustaceans.
  • Cardiology: Study of heart.
  • Chondriology: Study of cartilage.
  • Chromatology: Study of pigments.
  • Cindology: Study of colenterata.
  • Conchology: Study of shells.
  • Craniology: Study of skulls.
  • Cryobiology: The branch of science which deals with the study of effects on life at very lower temperature.
  • Dendrology: Study of shrubs and trees.
  • Dermatology: Study of skin.
  • Eco biology: Study of problems of existence of life in the outer space.
  • Ecology (Gr. Oikos-house) : The study of relationship between organisms and environment.
  • Embryology (Gr. Embryony-Embryo) : The branch of science which deals with the study of embryo i.e.. developmental stages after fertilization till hatching or birth of young ones.
  • Endocrinology (Gr. Endon- within) : The study of endocrine giants and Their secretions.
  • Entomology: Study of insects.
  • Enzymology: Study of enzymes.
  • Ethnology: Study of man kinds.
  • Ethology: Study of conditions of animals or behavior of animals, in a natural context.
  • Etiology: Study of cause of disease.
  • Eugenics: Study of improvement of human race by applying laws of heredity. It applies before birth. Eugenics is related with future generation.
  • Euphonies: Study of improvement of human race by drug treatment or Gene Engineering i.e.. Medical Engineering of genetic disorders.
  • Euthenics: Study of improvement of human race by improving environment. It applies after birth and is related with present generation.
  • Evolution (Latin evolver-unroll) : The branch of science which deals with the study of origin of new from old i.e.. origin, variation, inter-relationship between organisms of past and present clays.
  • Exobiology: Space biology is also known as exobiology.
  • Floriculture: The study of flower yielding plants.
  • Genetics (Gr. Genesis origin) : The study of heredity and variations.
  • Gerontology: Study of growing old.
  • Gynecology: Study of female reproductive organs.
  • Hematology: Study of blood.
  • Helminthology: Study of Helminthes (parasitic worms) .
  • Hepatology: Study of liver.
  • Herpetology: Study of reptiles.
  • Histochemistry: Study of chemical nature of tissues.
  • Horticulture is the science which deals with the study of flowering and fruiting plants.
  • Hypnology: Study which deals with sleep.
  • Ichnology: Study of fossils footprints.
  • Immunology (Latin-immunes-free) : The branch of science which deals with the study of resistance of organisms against infection.
  • Kalology: Study of human body.
  • Karyology (Gr. Karyon-nucleus) : The branch of science which deals with the study of nucleus.
  • Lepidopterology: Study of moths and butterflies.
  • Lichenology: Study of Lichens.
  • Limnology (Gr. Limne-lake) : The study which deals with the freshwater lakes, ponds and streams in relation with animals and plants.