Zoologist
- Pronunciation
- /zoh-OLL-oh-jist/
- Category
- Profession
- Singular
- Zoologist
- Plural
- Zoologists
Definition
A scientist who studies animals, including their physiology, behavior, and interactions within ecosystems.
Etymology
From Greek 'zoion', meaning 'animal', and 'logos', meaning 'study' or 'knowledge'.
Example
The zoologist spent years studying the mating rituals of a specific species of beetles in the Amazon rainforest.
Synonyms
- Animal scientist
- Wildlife biologist
Related Terms
- Entomologist
- Arachnologist
- Ethologist
- Ecologist
Usage Notes
Zoologists may specialize in a particular type of animal, such as insects (entomologists) or arachnids (arachnologists).