Mammalogy
Mammalogy
Mammalogy (pronunciation: /məˈmæl.ə.dʒi/) is a branch of biology that studies mammals, a class of vertebrates with characteristics such as homeothermic metabolism, fur, four-chambered hearts, and complex nervous systems. Mammalogy has also been known as "mastology," "theriology," and "therology." The archive of mammalogy is known as the mammalian paleontology. The word "mammalogy" is derived from the Latin mamma ("teat") and Greek -logia ("study").
History
The study of mammals dates back to Aristotle who, in his 'History of Animals,' described the anatomy of around 80 species, including a few mammals. The term "mammalogy" was first used in the 19th century, a time when the study of mammals gained recognition as a distinct field of science.
Branches of Mammalogy
Mammalogy has many branches, including ethology (the study of animal behavior), genetics (the study of genes and heredity), physiology (the study of the functions and mechanisms of the body), and taxonomy (the science of classification).
Related Terms
- Mammalogist: A scientist who studies mammals.
- Mammalian Paleontology: The study of the fossil record of mammals.
- Marine Mammalogy: The study of marine mammals such as whales, dolphins, and seals.
- Comparative Mammalogy: The study of the similarities and differences between different species of mammals.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mammalogy
- Wikipedia's article - Mammalogy
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