Which of these is not a branch of biology? botany genetics zoology geology

The correct answer is option - geology.

Explanation:

Geology is the study of the earth science that is concerned with energy, soil, water, climate, environmental factors, mineral resources, natural phenomenon and hazards like landslide, earthquakes, volcanoes, and floods.

Biology is the study of living organisms and different aspects of living organisms such as botany, zoology, genetics, physiology and many more. Geology other hand is study of characteristics and features of a different terrestrial planet and different spheres of a planet or natural satellite.

Thus, the correct answer is option - geology.

mammal

explanation:

as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.