Biology is a vast field encompassing the study of life in all its forms. Here are 20 branches of biology, drawing from various sources:
- Anatomy: The study of the physical structure of organisms. [Reference: Byjus.com]
- Botany: The study of plants. [Reference: Byjus.com, Leverage Edu]
- Taxonomy: The classification of organisms into various ranks. [Reference: Byjus.com]
- Zoology: The study of animals. [Reference: Byjus.com, Leverage Edu]
- Microbiology: The study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria and viruses. [Reference: Byjus.com, Leverage Edu]
- Mycology: The study of fungi. [Reference: Byjus.com]
- Phycology: The study of algae. [Reference: Byjus.com]
- Parasitology: The study of parasites. [Reference: Byjus.com]
- Genetics: The study of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms. [Reference: Leverage Edu]
- Ecology: The study of the relationships between organisms and their environment. [Reference: Leverage Edu]
- Physiology: The study of the functions of living organisms and their parts. [Reference: Leverage Edu, Britannica]
- Evolutionary Biology: The study of the processes that have led to the diversity of life on Earth. [Reference: Scribd]
- Cell Biology: The study of cells, the basic units of life. [Reference: Britannica]
- Molecular Biology: The study of biological activity at the molecular level. [Reference: Leverage Edu]
- Marine Biology: The study of marine organisms and their environment. [Reference: Leverage Edu]
- Entomology: The study of insects. [Reference: NU LibGuides]
- Ethology: The study of animal behavior. [Reference: NU LibGuides]
- Ichthyology: The study of fish. [Reference: Scribd]
- Mammalogy: The study of mammals. [Reference: Scribd]
- Paleontology: The study of fossils and ancient life. [Reference: Pinterest]
This list is not exhaustive, as many sub-disciplines and interdisciplinary fields exist within biology. For instance, astrobiology studies life in outer space, while actinobiology focuses on radiation's effects on living organisms.
