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- From Greek words zoion meaning animal and logos meaning knowledge
- Estimated number of animal species on Earth: 3 to 30 millionAbout.com: How many species on earth
- Pronounced: ZOO-ology or ZOH-ology
- Approximately 20,000 Zoologists working in the U.S. (2006) Job Outlook: Biological Scientists
- Some famous zoologists: Charles Darwin, Jane Goodall, Steve Irwin
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Subsets of Zoology
- Entomology (study of insects)
- Primatology (study of primates)
- Ethology (behavior of animals)
- Ichthyology (study of fish)
- Mammalogy (study of mammals)
- Ornithology (study of birds)
- Herpetology (study of reptiles)
- Parasitology (study of parasites)
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Zoology on Amazon
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Integrated Principles of Zoology - $85.15
Emphasizing the central role of evolution in generating diversity, this best-selling text describes animal life and the fascinating adaptations that enable animals to inhabit so many ecological niches. Featuring high quality illustrations a...
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How can a high school student find the perfect college for his or her interests, strengths, and personality? College Matchmaker, 2007 Edition is a comprehensive book of college lists designed to help students pinpoint their ideal col...
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Integrated Principles of Zoology - $130.30
This long-awaited revision promises to maintain the best features of the "classic" zoology text, while adding eight new expert contributors and a wealth of new technology offerings!
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