zoologic
Concerning animal science
Zoologic means relating to zoology—the scientific study of animals.
The word appears in formal or technical contexts: zoologic classification, zoologic research.
Zoological is far more common in contemporary usage, making zoologic sound slightly dated or stilted.
Study of animal conduct
- ecologyStudy of environmental relations
- morphologyStudy of structural forms
- anatomyStudy of organism structure
- physiologyScience of bodily functions
genetics · biogeography · fieldwork · naturalist · observation · dissection · tagging · tracking
Animal life collectively
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- endangeredAt risk of extinction
- extinctNo longer existing
endemic · native · exotic · invasive · carnivores · herbivores · omnivores · predators
Finest taxonomic rank
- genusTaxonomic rank above species
- familyRelated people together
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
- classGrouping by shared traits
phylum · kingdom · classification · nomenclature · systematics · cladistics · phylogeny · binomial
Scientific study of birds
- herpetologyStudy of reptiles, amphibians
- ichthyologyScientific study of piscine life
- entomologyStudy of insects
- mammalogyScience of mammals
Innate behavioral tendency
- migrationMovement to new territory
- hibernationProlonged winter dormancy
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- matingReproductive pairing behavior
predation · foraging · territoriality · camouflage · nesting · flocking · grooming · vocalization
Interconnected organisms and surroundings
- biomeMajor ecological community
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- savannaTropical grassland, sparse trees
- tundraFrigid treeless biome
wetlands · coral reef · desert · grassland · marine · aquatic · terrestrial · arctic
ethology
Study of animal conduct
- ecologyStudy of environmental relations
- morphologyStudy of structural forms
- anatomyStudy of organism structure
physiology · genetics · biogeography · fieldwork · naturalist · observation · dissection · tagging · tracking · census
fauna
Animal life collectively
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- endangeredAt risk of extinction
extinct · endemic · native · exotic · invasive · carnivores · herbivores · omnivores · predators · prey
species
Finest taxonomic rank
- genusTaxonomic rank above species
- familyRelated people together
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
class · phylum · kingdom · classification · nomenclature · systematics · cladistics · phylogeny · binomial · Linnaean
ornithology
Scientific study of birds
- herpetologyStudy of reptiles, amphibians
- ichthyologyScientific study of piscine life
- entomologyStudy of insects
instinct
Innate behavioral tendency
- migrationMovement to new territory
- hibernationProlonged winter dormancy
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
mating · predation · foraging · territoriality · camouflage · nesting · flocking · grooming · vocalization · display
ecosystem
Interconnected organisms and surroundings
- biomeMajor ecological community
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- savannaTropical grassland, sparse trees
tundra · wetlands · coral reef · desert · grassland · marine · aquatic · terrestrial · arctic · mangrove
zoologicbotanical
Related to plants
botanic · plant-based · mycological · botanical garden · flora
zoologicgeological
Of Earth's physical structure
mineralogical · abiotic · inorganic · astronomical · meteorological
- zoological parkFacility exhibiting wild animals
- zoological gardenFacility displaying wild animals