2. Entomology
The branch of zoology that studies insects.
Entomology is rooted in nearly all human
cultures from prehistoric times, primarily in
the context of agriculture (especially
biological control and beekeeping), but
scientific study began only as recently as
the 16th century.
Most insects can easily be recognized to
order such as Hymenoptera (bees, wasps,
and ants) or Coleoptera (beetles).
However, insects other than Lepidoptera
(butterflies and moths) are typically
identifiable to genus or species only
through the use of Identification keys and
Monographs.
3. Ornithology
The branch of zoology that
studies birds.
Humans must have observed birds
from the earliest times, and stone
age drawings are among the oldest
indications of an interest in birds.
Birds were perhaps important as a
food source, and bones of as
many as 80 species have been
found in excavations of early
Stone Age settlements.
6. Micropalaentology
Dealing with the fossilized
microscopic organic remains.
Microfossils are fossils generally
not larger than four millimeters, and
commonly smaller than one
millimeter, the study of which
requires the use of light or electron
microscopy.
Fossils which can be studied with
the naked eye or low-powered
magnification, such as a hand lens,
are referred to as macrofossils.
7. Osmics
Relating to odors or the
sense of smell.
Osmium tetroxide exists
as a pale yellow-brown
crystalline solid
(monoclinic crystal
symmetry) with a
characteristic acrid
chlorine-like odor.
8. Dendrochronology
Based on the analysis of
patterns.
Dendrochronology or tree-
ring dating is the scientific
method of dating based on the
analysis of patterns of tree-
rings. Dendrochronology can
date the time at which tree
rings were formed, in many
types of wood, to the exact
calendar year.
9. Picalology
Is the scientific study of primate.
It is a diverse discipline and
researchers can be found in
academic departments of
anatomy, anthropology,
biology, medicine, psychology,
veterinary sciences and zoology,
as well as in animal sanctuaries,
biomedical research facilities,
museums and zoos.
10. Rhinology
is the study of the nose,
including the sinuses.
Rhinology concerns itself with
medical and surgical diseases
of the nasal passages as well
as paranasal sinuses.
It is becoming more important
after the introduction of nasal
endoscopes.
11. Zoophytology
A zoophyte is an animal that
visually resembles a plant.
is the branch of biology that
relates to the animal
kingdom, including the
structure, embryology,
evolution, classification,
habits, and distribution of all
animals, both living and
extinct.
