Download - Branches Of Biology
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A look at Biology’s family treeA look at Biology’s family tree
Are you familiar with any of the family
members?1. Paleontology 7. Entomology2. Genetics 8. Phycology 3. Ecology 9. Cytology4. Zoology 10. Ornithology5. Botany 11. Physiology6. Pathology 12. Herpetology 13. Morphology
Do you know?The names of the different
branches of Biology have Greek or Latin origins.
Example:Bio (living organisms) + logus
(study of)Biology = study of living organism
Check out the Greek/Latin origins below
• Logus – study of• Genetikos – origin• Botanikos – of herbs• Oikos – habitat• Cyto - cell • Palaios – ancient• Morphos - shape
• Ornith – bird• Zoion – animal• Physis – nature• Pathos – suffering• Herpeto – reptile• Entomon – insect• Phyco –
seaweed/algae
See if you got them right…
1. Paleontology – study of fossils2. Genetics – study of heredity3. Ecology – study of ecosystem 4. Zoology – study of animals5. Botany – study of plants6. Pathology – study of diseases
See if you got them right…
7. Entomology – study of insects8. Phycology – study of algae9. Cytology – study of cells10. Ornithology – study of birds11. Physiology – study of the normal functions
of the body12. Herpetology – study of reptiles13. Morphology – study of forms and
structures of living organisms
Assignment: 1. Research and add 5 more to the branches
of Biology. Include its etymology and their descriptions. (individual)
2. Bring a picture of the lab group’s assigned animal and research about it. Note: The group’s grade depends on the output of each group members.
3. Bring also: cartolina, construction papers, glue/paste, scissors, art materials, markers
4. Have your quizzes signed by your parents.