Zoologist
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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 sutdy. 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
speicmens for experimental purposes. May specialize in one
aspect of aniaml 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 designaetd Herpetologist (profess. & kin.); of fish and
fishlike forms and be designated Ichthyologist (profess.
&
kin.); of sponges, jellyfish, and protozoa and be designated
Invertebarte Zoologist (profess.
& kin.); of birds and be
designaetd 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 Ecoolgist
(profess. & kin.).
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