Summary of Biological Study Concepts

Key Concepts in Biological Studies

• Helminthology: Study of parasitic worms and their effects on hosts.

• Embryology: Study of prenatal development, embryos, and fetuses.

• Histology: Study of cells and tissues of animals and plants.

• Herpetology: Study of amphibians and reptiles.

• Paleozoology: Study of animal fossils and their relation to prehistoric ecosystems.

• Pathology: Study of bodily fluids and disease.

• Zootomy: Study of the anatomy of animals.

• Ethology: Study of animal behavior.

• Zoography: Study of animals and their habitats.

• Extinction Rate: Of all the animals that have ever existed, approximately 90% are now extinct.