Zoology is of much importance for human welfare and it is useful in the following fields –
1. Human Health – Zoology helps to study anatomy physiology of various body oi’gans. It helps to protect from the parasites infecting human beings by studying the habit, structure & physiology of these pathogens. For example, malaria fever is caused by Plasmodium which is spreaded by female Anopheles. The study of Plasmodium & Anopheles help to control malaria. Zoology help to protect from Plague, Amoebiasis, Kala azar, Sleeping sickness, Bacterial diseases, Viral diseases.
2. Agricultural Importance – Zoology help to study the useful & harmful animals (pests) concern to agriculture. Such as earthworm makes the soil fertile & it is called as friend of farmers. Many insects help in pollination. The study of the pests help to protect the crops from various diseases.
3. Importance in Industrial development – Many animal products are used as decorative items and are prepared in small to large industries such as Leather, Pearl, Lac, Silk, Sponge, Homs, Feathers, Molluscan shells etc Pisciculture, Poultry, Sericulture, Apiculture etc. are developed as big industries. Zoology helps in the development of such industries by providing detail knowledge of the concern animal.
4. Conservation of animals – Study of zoology help to conserve the species of animals which are endangered and are at the verge of extinction by creating wild life sanctuaries and national parks.
5. Environmental balance – Zoology helps to study the interaction between the living systems (biotic systems) and the environmental factors (Abiotic systems). The animals establish coordination with the environment for better survivability .
6. Importance in livestock breeding – Since ancient time, the useful animals are domesticated and are used for human welfare. Such as Cow, Goat. Ox, Horse, Donkey, Mule etc. are used widely by the human being.
7. Superstition prevention – There are many superstitions in the society concern to the animals. The zoological studies of such animals help to eradicate such evils among the societies.
