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    This document lists and defines over 60 branches of biology. It groups the branches by their area of study, such as anatomy, aerobiology, agronomy, and actinobiology. Some branches study specific types of organisms like ornithology which is the study of birds, entomology which is the study of insects, and ichthyology which is the study of fish. Other branches focus on body systems or functions, for example cardiology which is the study of the heart, neurology which is the study of the nervous system, and physiology which is the study of normal organism functioning. The document provides a high-level overview of the many specialized fields that make up the broad subject of biology.

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    This document lists and defines over 60 branches of biology. It groups the branches by their area of study, such as anatomy, aerobiology, agronomy, and actinobiology. Some branches study specific types of organisms like ornithology which is the study of birds, entomology which is the study of insects, and ichthyology which is the study of fish. Other branches focus on body systems or functions, for example cardiology which is the study of the heart, neurology which is the study of the nervous system, and physiology which is the study of normal organism functioning. The document provides a high-level overview of the many specialized fields that make up the broad subject of biology.

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    of 14

    B ra nche s

    of B iology
    By Dr Vipan Goyal
    Branch Studies
    Anatomy Study of the internal structure of an organism

    Aerobiology Study of airborne microorganisms

    Agronomy Study of soil management and crop production

    Agrostology Study of grasses

    Araneology Study of spiders

    Actinobiology Study of the effects of radiation upon living organisms

    Angiology Study of the diseases of the circulatory system and of the lymphatic
    system
    Branch Studies
    Bioinformatics Study of collecting and analyzing complex biological data including
    genetic codes through computer technology
    Biotechnology Use of cellular and biomolecular processes to develop technologies and
    products, which ultimately help to improve human lives and the health
    of the planet.
    Biochemistry Study of chemical and physio-chemical processes and substances, which
    occur within the living organisms.
    Batrachology Study of amphibians including frogs and toads

    Bioclimatology Study of the interactions between the biosphere and the Earth's
    atmosphere on time scales
    Botany Study of plants

    Bryology Study of mosses and liverworts


    Branch Studies
    Cytology Study of the structure and function of plant and animal cells.
    Cryobiology Study of biological material or systems at temperatures below normal
    Chromatology Study of colors
    Cetology Study of whales, dolphins, and porpoises
    Chronobiology Study of periodic (cyclic) phenomena in living organisms
    Conchology Study of mollusc shells
    Chondrology Study of the cartilage
    Craniology Study of the shape and size of the skulls of different human races
    Cardiology Study of the diseases and abnormalities of the heart
    Branch Studies
    Dendrology Study of trees

    Dermatology Study of skin

    Desmology Study of structures and anatomy of ligaments

    Embryology Study of the prenatal development of gametes (sex cells), fertilization,


    and development of embryos and fetuses.
    Ecology Study of interactions among organisms and their environment

    Ethology Study of animal behaviors

    Entomology Study of insects

    Etiology study of causation, or origination (largely of diseases)


    Branch Studies

    Epigenetics Study of the changes in a chromosome that affect gene activity and
    expression (specifically phenotype change and NOT genotype changes)
    Ethnobotany Study of a geographic region's plants and their possible uses through the
    traditional knowledge
    Forestry Study creating, managing, using, conserving, and repairing forests

    Gynaecology Study of medical practice that deals with the health of the female
    reproductive systems

    Gerontology Study of the process of ageing and old age problems

    Genetics Study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity


    Branch Studies
    Genecology Study of genetic variation of species and communities in comparison to
    their population
    Genetic engineering Study of developing technique of direct manipulation of an organism's
    genome by using biotechnology
    Horticulture Study of practice of garden cultivation

    Helminthology Study of parasitic worms

    Herpetology Study of reptiles (including amphibians)

    Hepatology Study of liver

    Haematology Study of blood, its problems and treatments

    Histology Study of tissue


    Branch Studies
    Ichthyology Study of fishes

    Ichnology Study of traces of organismal behavior

    Kalology Study of beauty

    Lepidopterology Study of moths and the butterflies

    Limnology Study of inland waters (emphasizing of biological, physical, and chemical


    features)
    Limnobiology Study of animals and plants of fresh water

    Molecular biology Study of the structure and function of the macromolecules (such as
    proteins and nucleic acids)
    Malacology Study of the Mollusca
    Branch Studies
    Mycology Study of fungi

    Nephrology Study of kidney

    Neurology Study of nervous system

    Ornithology Study of birds

    Ophthalmology Study of eye

    Osteology Study of bones

    Palaeozoology Study of animal fossils

    Physiology Study of normal functioning of living organisms


    Branch Studies
    Palaeobotany Study of plant fossils

    Phycology Study of algae

    Pomology Study of fruits

    Phrenology Study of specific functions of brain

    Sedimentology Study of sand, silt, clay, etc.

    Serpentology Study of snakes

    Saurology Study of lizards

    Sitology Study of food, diet, and nutrition


    Branch Studies
    Spelaeology Study of caves

    Taxonomy Study of nomenclature (classification) of animals

    Trophology Study of nutrition (for healthy health)

    Traumatology Study of wounds and injuries caused by accidents (or violence)

    Zoogeography Study of distribution of animals

    Zymology Study of the biochemical process of fermentation and its practical uses

    Zootechny Study of domestication of animals (includes breeding, genetics, nutrition,


    and housing)
    Zoonosology Study of animal diseases'

    Zoology Study of animals


    Thank You

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