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• Mycology is the branch of biology that studies fungi (fungus).
• It covers the structure, classification, growth, reproduction, and importance of fungi.
• Fungi include mushrooms, yeasts, and molds.

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• Entomology → Insects
• Mineralogy → Minerals
• Acoustics → Sound

Last verified on 06-10-2026

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• Silviculture is the science and practice of establishing, growing, managing, and harvesting forest trees.
• It deals with the growth and development of forests.
• It aims to maintain healthy and productive forest resources.

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• Forestry: Science and management of forests and forest resources.
• Agriculture: Cultivation of crops and rearing of animals.
• Arboriculture: Cultivation and management of individual trees and shrubs.

Last verified on 05-10-2026

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• Sericulture is the farming or rearing of silkworms for the production of silk.
• The most commonly cultivated silkworm is Bombyx mori.
• Silkworms feed mainly on mulberry leaves and produce silk fibers to form their cocoons.

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• Apiculture: Rearing of honeybees for honey and other products.
• Agriculture: Cultivation of crops and raising of animals.
• Pisciculture: Farming or breeding of fish.

Last verified on 05-10-2026

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• Geology means the study of the Earth.
• It is also called Earth Science or Geoscience.
• Geology studies the formation, structure, composition, and history of Earth.
• It also examines the processes acting on Earth, such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and erosion.
• A person who studies geology is called a geologist.

Last verified on 15-09-2026

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• Antarctic Notothenioids live in extremely cold waters.
• Includes Antarctic icefish and Antarctic cod.
• Can live in seawater as cold as −2°C.