| Zoology |
The study of animals |
| Organic Evolution |
change in the genetic makeup of populations of organisms over time.
(the source of animal diversity and explains family relationships within animal groups) |
| Binomial Nomenclature |
Two part name used to describe each kind of organism
1st part - Genus 2nd part - species
ex. Homo sapien |
| Ecology |
The study of the relationships between organisms and their environment |
| Endangered species |
species is in IMMINENT danger of extinction throughout its range |
| Threatened species |
species is LIKELY to become endangered in the near future |
| 10 Specializations in Zoology |
1. Anatomy 2. Cytology 3. Ecology 4. Embryology 5. Genetics 6. Histology 7. Molecular Biology 8. Parasitology 9. Physiology 10. Systematics |
8 Taxonomic Categories for specializations in zoology |
1. Entomology 2. Herpetology 3. Ichthyology 4. Mammalogy 5. Ornithology 6. Protozoology 7. Porferology 8. Invertebrate Zoology |
| Entomolgy |
| study of insects |
| Herpetology |
study of amphibians and reptiles |
| Ichthyology |
| study of fish |
| Mammalogy |
| study of mammals |
| Ornithology |
| study of birds |
| Protozoology |
| study of protozoa |
| Porferology |
| study of sponges |
| invertebrate zoology |
study of any animal without a back bone |
| Hierarchy of Animal nomenclature |
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species |
| Evolution |
| "natural selection" and/or environmental pressures that select success of particular traits |
| Teleological |
"form follows function"
believes evolution exists but that changes occur based on the organism's need |
| Intelligent Design |
structural and physiological compatibility with the niche
We were created that way! |
Macro-evolution
vs.
Micro-evolution |
changes result in a newer organism that would be considered an entirely new species
vs.
changes that are relatively small (size or color) |
| Key points of Darwin's Theory |
1. Perpetual change
2. Common decent
3. Multiplication of species
4. Gradualism
5. Natural Selection |
Scientific Method
Step 1 |
Observations -find area of interest -ask a question -search for info |
S. Method
Step 2 |
Create Hypothesis----induction
-make sure you can test it -must be falsifiable |
S. Method
Step 3 |
| Experiments----deduction |
S. Method
Step 4 |
collect and analyze data -discard all false hypothesis -extend on the hypothesis that survived
|
S. Method
Step 5 |
Conclusion
-build tentative explanation to relate tested phenomena and results = your theory |
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