Branches of Biology

Flashcards from lecture notes on various branches of biology.

Acariology

Study of ticks and mites

Actinobiology

The branch of science which deals with the study of radiation effects on organisms

Aerobiology

Study of flying organisms

Agroforestry

This branch deals with forms of land used on which herbaceous crops and tree crops are cultivated

Agronomy

Science which deals with the crop plants

Agrostology

Study of grasses

Anthology

Study of flowers

Anthropology

Study of apes and man

Apiculture

Study of Bee keeping

Araneology

Study of spiders

Arthrology

Study of joints

Bacteriology

Study of bacteria

Batrachology

Study of frog

Biochemistry

Branch of science which deals with the study of chemical reactions in relations to life activities

Biometrics

Statistical analysis of different results of biological experiments

Biotechnology

Us of biological 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

Biophysics

Study of physical aspects of living organisms

Carcinology

Study of crab and crustaceans

Cardiology

Study of the heart

Chondriology

Study of cartilage

Chromatology

Study of pigments

Cnidology

Study of Coelenterata

Conchology

Study of shells

Craniology

Study of skull

Cytogenetics

Study of cytological basis of inheritance

Dendrology

Study of shrubs and trees

Dermatology

Study of skin

Ecobiology

Study of problems of existence of life in outer space

Ecology

Study of relationship between organisms and their environment

Embryology

Study of embryo i.e developmental stages after fertilization or birth of young ones

Endocrinology

Study of endocrine glands and their secretions

Entomology

Study of insects

Enzymology

Study of enzymes

Ethnology

Study of mankind

Ethology

Study of conditions of animals or behavior of animals, in a natural contest

Etiology

Study of diseases

Eugenics

Study of improvement of human race by applying laws of heredity. It applied before birth. Eugenics is related with future generation

Euphenics

Study of improvement of human race by drug treatment or gene engineering i.e medical engineering of genetic disorder

Euthenics

Study of improvement of human race by improving environment. It applied after birth and is related with present generation

Evolution

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 days

Exobiology

Space biology is also know as exobiology

Floriculture

Study od flower yielding plants.

Genetics

Study of heredity and variations

Gerontology

Study of growing old

Gynaecology

Study of female reproductive organs

Haematology

Study of blood

Helminthology

Study of helminthes

Hepatology

Study of liver

Herpetology

Study of lizards and other reptiles

Hypnology

Study which deals with sleep

Histochemistry

Study of chemical nature of tissues

Horticulture

Study of flowering and fruit plants

Ichnology

Study of fossil footprints

Ichthyology

Study of fish and it's culture.

Immunology

Study of resistance of organisms against infection

Kalology

Study of sensory values, sometimes called judgement of sentiment and taste

Karyology

Study of nucleus

Kinesiology

Study of muscle movements

Lepidopterology

Study of moths and butterflies

Lichenology

Study of lichens

Limnology

Study of fresh water lakes, ponds, and streams in relation with plants and animals

Malacology

Study of mollusks

Mammalogy

Study of mammals

Mastology

Study of breasts

Melanology

Study of pigments

Molecular biology

Study of life science on molecular level (i.e. RNA and DNA level)

Mycology

Study of fungi

Myrmecology

Study of ants

Neonatology

Study of the new-born up to one month of age

Nephrology

Study of kidney

Neurology

Study of the nervous system.

Nidology

Study of nests of birds

Nosology

The branch of medical science dealing with the classification of diseases.

Odontology

Study of teeth and gums.

Olericulture

Study of vegetable yielding plants

Oncology

Study of cancer

Oneirology

Study of dreams

Ontogeny

Study of embryonic history

Oology

Study of egg of birds.

Ophthalmology

Study of eyes

Organocology

Study of development of organs under embryology

Organology

Study of organs

Ornithology

Study of birds

Osteology

Study of bones

Otorhinolaryngology

Study of ear, nose, and throat

Paedology

Study of larva stages

Paleozoology

Study of fossils of animals and their distribution in time

Paleobotany

Study of the distribution and characteristics of fossils

Parasitology

Study of parasites

Pathology

Study of various diseases in human beings.

Parazoology

Study of porifera/sponges

Pedology

Study of soils

Pharmacognosy

Branch of science dealing with medicinal plants

Pharmacology

Study of synthesis and effect of medicines on organisms

Phenology

Study of organisms as affected by seasonal climates e.g. of bird migration, opening of flowers etc.

Phrenology

Study of mental faculties of brain including feelings

Phycology (algology)

Study of algae

Phylogeny

Study of evolutionary history

Physiology

Study of functions of various parts within the organisms