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  • Biology Branches: An A-Z Guide from Marine Biology to Mycology
    Here are some branches of biology from M to Z, focusing on those that are widely recognized and distinct fields:

    M

    * Marine Biology: The study of organisms and ecosystems in saltwater environments, including oceans, seas, and estuaries.

    * Microbiology: The study of microscopic organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

    * Molecular Biology: The study of the structure, function, and interactions of biological molecules, particularly proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids.

    * Mycology: The study of fungi.

    N

    * Neurobiology: The study of the nervous system, including its structure, function, development, and disorders.

    O

    * Oceanography: The study of the oceans, including their physical, chemical, and biological properties.

    P

    * Paleontology: The study of fossils and the history of life on Earth.

    * Parasitology: The study of parasites and their interactions with their hosts.

    * Pharmacology: The study of drugs and their effects on living organisms.

    * Physiology: The study of the functions of living organisms and their parts.

    * Phytopathology: The study of plant diseases.

    R

    * Reproductive Biology: The study of reproduction and its processes, including fertilization, development, and birth.

    S

    * Systematics: The study of the diversity of life and its relationships, including taxonomy and classification.

    T

    * Toxicology: The study of poisons and their effects on living organisms.

    V

    * Virology: The study of viruses.

    Z

    * Zoology: The study of animals.

    Note: This list is not exhaustive. There are many other branches of biology, and some fields may overlap or be subdivided into more specific areas.

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