Aerobiology
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Aerobiology
Aerobiology (pronunciation: /ˌeɪrəbaɪˈɒlədʒi/) is a branch of biology that studies organic particles, such as bacteria, fungal spores, very small insects, pollen grains and viruses, which are passively transported by the air.
Etymology
The term "Aerobiology" comes from three Greek words: 'aero-' meaning air, '-bio-' meaning life, and '-logy' meaning study. Thus, it translates to "the study of life in the air."
Related Terms
- Bioaerosol: Airborne particles that are living (bacteria, viruses, fungi) or originate from living organisms.
- Pollen: Tiny, typically yellow grains discharged from the male part of a flower or from a male cone.
- Spore: A minute, typically one-celled, reproductive unit capable of giving rise to a new individual without sexual fusion.
- Microorganism: A microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus.
- Pathogen: A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aerobiology
- Wikipedia's article - Aerobiology
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