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ethology
This term describes a specialized branch of zoology that prioritizes the observation of animals in their own habitats over controlled laboratory settings. It carries a clinical and academic tone, distinguishing itself from general behavioral psychology by focusing on innate, evolutionary instincts rather than learned responses.
As a field of study, the word is treated as an uncountable mass noun. It refers to the abstract body of knowledge or the academic discipline itself, meaning it does not have a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers.
Meanings
The scientific study of animal behavior, typically focusing on the patterns of behavior in natural conditions.
The university offers a comprehensive course in ethology for students interested in wildlife biology.
Examples
Ethology helps us understand why birds migrate south for the winter.
I wonder if ethology could explain why my cat always kneads the blanket.
The researcher specialized in the ethology of primates to study social hierarchies.
The researcher specialized in the ethology of primates to study social hierarchies.
Modern ethology emphasizes the importance of observing animals in their own habitats.
We should apply the principles of ethology to improve the welfare of livestock.
His passion for ethology began when he watched ants build complex colonies in his backyard.
Is ethology considered a branch of zoology or psychology?
Is ethology considered a branch of zoology or psychology?
The documentary provides a fascinating look at the ethology of deep sea creatures.
The documentary provides a fascinating look at the ethology of deep sea creatures.