What - Knowledge Domains - Biology - Animals
Subcategories Under Biology → Animals:
Animal Kingdoms (Taxonomy)
Description: The scientific classification of all animal life, dividing creatures into distinct phyla, classes, and species. This subcategory would explore the diversity of life from invertebrates to vertebrates, including animals in the kingdoms of Mammalia, Reptilia, Amphibia, Aves (birds), and Pisces (fish).
Example Path:
WHAT → Knowledge Domains → Natural Sciences → Biology → Animals → Animal Kingdoms
Evolutionary Biology
Description: A detailed study of how animals have evolved over millions of years. Topics such as natural selection, genetic mutations, and speciation would be explored, focusing on how species have adapted to their environments.
Example Path:
WHAT → Knowledge Domains → Natural Sciences → Biology → Animals → Evolutionary Biology
Archeozoology (Animal Archeology)
Description: The study of ancient animal remains through fossils and archeological digs. This area focuses on how extinct species, such as dinosaurs and ancient mammals, provide insights into past ecosystems, evolution, and animal behavior.
Example Path:
WHAT → Knowledge Domains → Natural Sciences → Biology → Animals → Archeozoology
Ecology and Conservation
Description: This subcategory focuses on the roles animals play within ecosystems, as well as current efforts to conserve endangered species. Topics would include food chains, animal habitats, biodiversity, and environmental threats like climate change.
Example Path:
WHAT → Knowledge Domains → Natural Sciences → Biology → Animals → Ecology and Conservation
Comparative Anatomy and Physiology
Description: A scientific study of the anatomy and physiological functions of various animal species, comparing their body structures, organ systems, and biological processes to understand the similarities and differences between species.
Example Path:
WHAT → Knowledge Domains → Natural Sciences → Biology → Animals → Comparative Anatomy and Physiology