Zoology
- Pronunciation
- /zoh-AH-luh-jee/
- Category
- Field of Study
- Singular
- Zoology
- Plural
- Zoologies
Definition
The scientific study of animals, including their biology, behavior, physiology, classification, and distribution.
Etymology
From Greek 'zoo-', meaning 'animal', and '-logia', meaning 'study of'.
Example
She decided to major in zoology to pursue her passion for studying animal behavior and conservation.
Synonyms
- Animal biology
- Animal science
Related Terms
- Entomology
- Arachnology
- Biology
- Ecology
Usage Notes
Zoology encompasses various sub-disciplines that focus on specific groups of animals, such as ornithology (birds), herpetology (reptiles and amphibians), and ichthyology (fish).