Field Zoology Lecture Exam 1

What is zoology?

Zoology is the study of animal life.

What was zoology like before the late 19th century?

Before the late 19th century, zoology was primarily human anatomy except for people like Aristotle who made many observations.

What opened the door to zoology as a field of study?

The microscope opened the door for zoology as a field of study.

Who were some key figures that developed zoology?

• Thomas Huxley

• John James Audubon

• Charles Darwin

• Alfred Russel Wallace

• Charles Lyell

What is zoography?

Zoography is the study of animals and habitats.

What is morphology?

Morphology is the study of form and structure of an organism.

What is vertebrate and invertebrate zoology?

The study of animals with or without a backbone.

What is behavioral ecology?

Behavioral ecology is the study of animal behavior as a function of ecology.

What is mammalogy?

Mammalogy is the study of mammals.

What is orinthology?

Ornithology is the study of birds.

What is herpetology?

Herpetology is the study of amphibians and reptiles.

What is itchyology?

Itchyology is the study of fish.

What is field zoology?

Field zoology concerns the study of animals in their natural habitat and interested in documenting biodiversity.

What are some components of field zoology?

Field zoology consists of observation, sampling, collection and preservation.