Morphology (biology)
Morphology (biology)
Morphology (pronunciation: /mɔːrˈfɒlədʒi/) in Biology refers to the study of the form and structure of organisms and their specific structural features. This includes aspects such as the outward appearance (shape, size, color, structure, etc.), as well as the form and structure of the internal parts like bones and organs. This term is derived from the Greek words "morphē" meaning 'form' and "logia" meaning 'study of'.
Etymology
The term "Morphology" is derived from the Ancient Greek words "morphē" (μορφή), meaning 'form' or 'shape', and "-logia" (λογία), meaning 'study of'. It was first used in English in the early 19th century to denote the scientific study of the forms and structures of plants and animals.
Related Terms
- Anatomy: The branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
- Physiology: The scientific study of functions and mechanisms in a living system.
- Taxonomy (biology): The science of defining and naming groups of biological organisms on the basis of shared characteristics.
- Phenotype: The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- Genotype: The part of the genetic makeup of a cell, which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of the cell/organism.
See Also
- Cell (biology): The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known organisms.
- Organ (anatomy): A group of tissues with similar functions. Plant and animal life relies on many organs that coexist in organ systems.
- Species: The largest group in the Linnaean system of taxonomy. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Morphology (biology)
- Wikipedia's article - Morphology (biology)
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