Theriology

The following article is from The Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1979). It might be outdated or ideologically biased.

Theriology

 

(in Russian, teriologiia), a branch of zoology that studies the structure, systematics, origin, way of life, and practical significance of mammals. The term “theriology” is used in the USSR; the term “mammalogy” is most often used abroad.

The Great Soviet Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition (1970-1979). © 2010 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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