A look at Biology’s family tree

Biology started branching out and until now, its family tree just keeps on growing!

1. Paleontology 7. Entomology
2. Genetics 8. Phycology
3. Ecology 9. Cytology
4. Zoology 10. Ornithology
5. Botany 11. Physiology
6. Pathology 12. Herpetology
13. Morphology

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

In your notebook:
1. Create 3 columns.
Branch Origin Meaning

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

1. Paleontology – study of fossils
2. Genetics – study of heredity
3. Ecology – study of ecosystem
4. Zoology – study of animals
5. Botany – study of plants
6. Pathology – study of diseases

7. Entomology – study of insects
8. Phycology – study of algae
9. Cytology – study of cells
10. Ornithology – study of birds
11. Physiology – study of the normal functions of the body
12. Herpetology – study of reptiles
13. Morphology – study of forms and structures of living organisms

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.