what are the different branches of zoology?

Question

Working with animals is my dream job. Ive never made stright A's or a's and b's all my life and Im not rich. I would love to do something with animals, but im not exactly sure what I want to do. So what are the different jobs that I could have? I want to make decent money and not struggle like my parents did, but money isnt my biggest priority. I just want to live my dream, but im not sure its possible. Any zoologists out there??
PS: Im a junipr in highschool.

Answer 1

zoology is divided into a number of subdisciplines of which the chief ones include cytology, embryology, morphology, physiology, pathology, paleontology, genetics and evolution, taxonomy, ethology, ecology, and zoogeography.

Answer 2

Branches Of Zoology

Answer 3

To give you a short but good answer...zoology is broken down into two major groups...invertebrate and vertebrate zoology. If you want to study a particular type of animal, you can become a specialist in that group (herpetologist, ichthyologist, entomologist). Within all of these groups you can study a number of different things such as ecology of the animal, reproduction, morphology...etc. I think that you will be fine, you don't have make straight A's all you life to become a zoologist. If you are really interested, I think you will be fine. By the way, I am a herpetologist.

Answer 4

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what are the different branches of zoology?

Working with animals is my dream job. Ive never made stright A's or a's and b's all my life and Im not rich. I would love to do something with animals, but im not exactly sure what I want to do. So what are the different jobs that I could have? I want to make decent money and not...

Answer 5

Ornithology Entomology Mammalogy Herpetology Embryology Icthyology

Answer 6

You can check college course/major offerings for ideas of what's out there. A new friend works at a university in animal research lab of some sort----maybe farm related. She had majored in animal behaviorial studies, I think. It was something that seemed not too related to her major! There's obviously, zookeeping, veterinary, animal training. If you like microscopic animals, you could have a good career, like others I know, as a biologist, testing water. One travels all over, testing water in swamps, even. Could be environmentalist in some manner. Good luck, and happy exploration! A lot more directions than I can think of or cover!

Answer 7

Here are the branches of zoology:



ARACOLOGY: THE STUDY OF MITES AND TICKS



ARACHNOLOGY: THE STUDY OF ARACHNIDS, WHICH INCLUDES SPIDERS, SCORPIONS, VINEGAROONS,ETC. SOMETIMES TICKS AND MITES ARE NOT INCLUDED. ARACOLOGY IS THE STUDY THAT SPECIALIZES IN MITES AND TICKS



CETOLOGY: IS THE STUDY OF THE CETACEA, WHICH INCLUDES THE WHALES, DOLPHINS, AND PORPOISES



ENTOMOLOGY: IS THE STUDY OF INSECTS



ETHOLOGY: IS THE STUDY OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR



HERPETOLOGY: IS THE STUDY OF AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES



ICHTHYOLOGY: IS THE STUDY OF FISHES, WHICH INCLUDES THE SKELETAL OR BONY FISHES, THE CARTILAGINOUS FISHES, SUCH AS SHARKS AND RAYS, AND JAWLESS FISH.



MAMMOLOGY: IS THE STUDY OF MAMMALS



MYRMECOLOGY: IS THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF ANTS,WHICH IS A BRANCH OF ENTOMOLOGY



ORNITHOLOGY: IS THE STUDY OF BIRDS



PALEONTOLOGY: IS BASICALLY THE STUDY OF ANCIENT LIFE.



I HOPE THIS ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS. IF YOU HAVE MORE QUESTIONS, YOU CAN CHECK OUT WIKIPEDIA.COM, WHICH GIVES YOU MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EACH BRANCHES OF ZOOLOGY.

Answer 8

Job Description for: ZOOLOGIST



Studies origin, interrelationships, classification, life histories, habits, life processes, diseases, relation to environment, growth and development, genetics, and distribution of animals: Studies animals in natural habitat and collects specimens for laboratory study. Dissects and examines specimens under microscope and uses chemicals and various types of scientific equipment to carry out experimental studies. Prepares collections of preserved specimens or microscopic slides for such purposes as identification of species, study of species development, and study of animal diseases. May raise specimens for experimental purposes. May specialize in one aspect of animal study, such as functioning of animal as an organism, or development of organism from egg to embryo stage. May specialize in study of reptiles, frogs, and salamanders and be designated Herpetologist (profess. & kin.); of fish and fishlike forms and be designated Ichthyologist (profess. & kin.); of sponges, jellyfish, and protozoa and be designated Invertebrate Zoologist (profess. & kin.); of birds and be designated Ornithologist (profess. & kin.); of mammals and be designated Mammalogist (profess. & kin.). May study animals for purposes of identification and classification and be designated Animal Taxonomist (profess. & kin.); or study effects of environment on animals and be designated Animal Ecologist (profess. & kin.).

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A day in the life of a zoologist:

http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/profiles/dayInLife.asp?careerID=166