What is comparative biology?
Comparative biology is the broad-based, multidisciplinary study of organisms, including their anatomy, ecology and genetics, relationships among organisms, and evolutionary biodiversity. Unlike much of biology, which tends to focus on a single exemplar organism or a small subset of model organisms, comparative biology takes a cross-species approach in looking at the history and interactions among myriad species, within and between biotas. Comparative biology is a field in which AMNH is a leading institution, with tremendous existing strength and coverage.
