Biology Terminology
Biology terms are phrases commonly used in the study of living organisms. Understanding biology terms is vital to anyone interested in learning about or studying biology. Biology terms cover all biological fields, including genetics and conservation.
Biological Fields of Study
Biological fields are the different areas of study related to biology, such as botany, genetics and conservation. The various biological fields differ greatly in size, scope and methodology but all relate to the study of life.
- BacteriologyBacteriology is the branch of biology devoted to the study of bacteria. Bacteriologists are concerned with the structure and functions of bacteria, with the environmental conditions that affect bacterial growth, with the effects of bacteria...
- BiometryBiometry, or Biometrics, is the application of statistics to the study of living things.
- BionicsBionics is the study of the functions of living organisms for the purpose of building mechanical or electronic devices to copy or imitate these functions.
- BiophysicsBiophysics is the science that uses the principles and techniques of physics to study living organisms.
- BotanyBotany is the science of plants. Botany is one of the major branches of biology, the science of living things.
- EntomologyEntomology is the study of insects. Scientists specializing in this field are called entomologists.
- EugenicsEugenics is the study of human heredity in order to find ways to improve future generations through selective reproduction.
- Natural HistoryNatural History is the study of natural objects and events. The term was once applied to the branch of knowledge that includes the biological and physical sciences.
- Nature StudyNature Study is the informal study of plants and animals, usually in their natural surroundings, and of other natural objects and events.
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Biologists
The Biologists Channel contains biographies of some of the most important figures in biology.
- American BiologistsAmerican biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, American biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
- Australian BiologistsAustralian biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, Australian biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
- Canadian BiologistsCanadian biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, Canadian biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
- Danish BiologistsDanish biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, Danish biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
- Dutch BiologistsDutch biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, Dutch biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
- English BiologistsEnglish biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, English biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
- French BiologistsFrench biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, French biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
- German BiologistsGerman biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, German biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
- Italian BiologistsItalian biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, Italian biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
- Other BiologistsOther biologists, those living outside of major scientific nations, have also contributed greatly to biology. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, other biologists may yet discover more of nature's secrets.
- Russian BiologistsRussian biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, Russian biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
- Scottish BiologistsScottish biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, Scottish biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
- Swedish BiologistsSwedish biologists have contributed some of biology's greatest findings. With the increasing importance of genetics, conservation and microbiology, Swedish biologists may yet discover some of nature's most amazing secrets.
