Branches of Zoology

What is the study of the similarities and differences in the anatomy of different groups of animals?

• Marine Biology

• Ecology

• Comparative anatomy

• Genetics

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is the study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment?

• Marine Biology

• Genetics

• Ecology

• Anatomy

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the science of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms?

• Marine Biology

• Comparative anatomy

• Ecology

• Genetics

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What is the study of animal and plant life within saltwater ecosystems?

• Parasitology

• Paleontology

• Limnology

• Marine Biology

What is the study of organisms that live in freshwater?

• Paleontology

• Limnology

• Marine Biology

• Parasitology

What is the study of life-forms existing in former geological time periods?

• Parasitology

• Paleontology

• Limnology

• Marine Biology

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is the study of parasites such as worms, protozoans, and insects?

• Marine Biology

• Limnology

• Paleontology

• Parasitology

What is the science of classification of animals and plants?

• Taxonomy

• Zoology

• Entomology

• Ichthyology

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is the study of animals without backbones?

• Arachnology

• Invertebrate zoology

• Lepidoptery

• Entomology

What is the study of animals with backbones?

• Entomology

• Arachnology

• Lepidoptery

• Vertebrate zoology