No, comparative anatomy is not the same as zoology, although they are related fields within biology.
Comparative anatomy is the study of the similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species. It involves comparing the structures of various organisms to understand their evolutionary relationships and how different anatomical features have adapted over time. For example, scientists might compare the bone structures of mammals, birds, and reptiles to trace back their common ancestry and how environmental adaptations have influenced their physical forms.
On the other hand, zoology is a broader field that encompasses the study of animals in general. It includes various sub-disciplines such as entomology (the study of insects), ornithology (the study of birds), and herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians), among others. Zoology covers not just anatomy but also aspects of animal behavior, ecology, evolution, and taxonomy.
In summary, while comparative anatomy focuses specifically on the anatomical comparisons among species, zoology covers a wider range of topics related to animals as a whole.