Zoology: meaning, definitions and examples
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zoology
[ zoo-ol-o-gy ]
study of animals
Zoology is the branch of biology that focuses on the study of animals, including their behavior, physiology, genetics, and evolution. It encompasses a wide range of topics, from microscopic organisms to large mammals.
Synonyms
animal science, biology.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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zoology |
Refer to the scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.
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animal science |
This term is best used in contexts related to the study of animals, particularly in agricultural and veterinary settings. It focuses on animal production, breeding, and management.
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biology |
This is a broader term that applies to the study of living organisms, including plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi. Use it in a general context when discussing life sciences.
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Examples of usage
- Her passion for zoology led her to pursue a career in wildlife conservation.
- The professor's expertise in zoology was evident during the lecture.
- The field of zoology has made significant advancements in recent years.
Translations
Translations of the word "zoology" in other languages:
๐ต๐น zoologia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคฃเฅเคถเคพเคธเฅเคคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Zoologie
๐ฎ๐ฉ zoologi
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะพะพะปะพะณัั
๐ต๐ฑ zoologia
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ็ฉๅญฆ
๐ซ๐ท zoologie
๐ช๐ธ zoologรญa
๐น๐ท zooloji
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฌผํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนูู ุงูุญููุงู
๐จ๐ฟ zoologie
๐ธ๐ฐ zoolรณgia
๐จ๐ณ ๅจ็ฉๅญฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ zoologija
๐ฎ๐ธ dรฝrafrรฆรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะทะพะพะปะพะณะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zoologiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ zoologรญa
Etymology
The term 'zoology' originates from the Greek words 'zลion' (animal) and 'logos' (study). It has a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations, where people began to observe and classify different species of animals. Over time, zoology has evolved into a complex scientific discipline, contributing to our understanding of the natural world.
See also: zoologist.