zoology
This term describes the academic and scientific pursuit of understanding animal life. It encompasses a vast range of disciplines, from the microscopic study of invertebrates to the behavioral analysis of mammals, typically residing within a university or research setting.
As a field of study or a branch of science, this noun is uncountable. It refers to the collective body of knowledge and the practice of the science rather than a discrete object, meaning it does not take a plural form in standard usage.
Meanings
The scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.
She decided to major in zoology to better understand migratory patterns of birds.
Examples
She decided to major in zoology to better understand migratory patterns of birds.