/r/AskBiology/

r/AskBiology

43k members
r/AskBiology is a subreddit with 43k members. The community frequently discusses biology, evolution, genetics, animals, and anatomy, and they frequently recommend/review mosquito repellent, and the most common flair used is general biology, evolution, zoology/marine biology, human body, and genetics.
If you have questions or if you want to clarify on something that confuses you about any topic of biology, we are here to help. This sub is a friendly space for biology-related discussions. Please familiarise yourself with the rules before posting.

Popular Topics in r/AskBiology

#1

Biology

108 posts
#2

Evolution

44 posts
#3

Genetics

22 posts
#4

Animals

19 posts
#5

Anatomy

11 posts
#6

Dna

8 posts
#7

Sleep

8 posts
#8

Zoology

8 posts
#9

Medicine

7 posts
#10

Plants

6 posts

Products Discussed in r/AskBiology

#1
DEET
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Flair Used in r/AskBiology

#1
General biology
: "Why do so many non-human primates (like gorillas) get so ridiculously muscular without needing to actively try?"
16 posts
#2
Evolution
: "What is the Evolutionary Advantage of Fixed Eyes in Birds?"
11 posts
#3
Zoology/marine biology
: "What makes a dead sheep run?"
7 posts
#4
Human body
: "Is there actually any advantage to having unusually large ears, or are they just there for decoration? 😂"
5 posts
#5
Genetics
: "What do you think about the stray dogs since they were introduced?"
3 posts
#6
Botany
: "What are some good book recommendations for beginners?"
1 post
#7
Cells/cellular processes
: "Guys, please help me complete the survey for biology project "Antibiotic Resistance""
1 post
#8
Microorganisms
: "can cat fur be a fomite for norovirus?"
1 post

Member Growth in r/AskBiology

Yearly
+19k members(82.9%)

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Last updated: November 13, 2026