zoologically
In animal terms
In a manner relating to zoology—the scientific study of animals.
Something considered zoologically is examined from the perspective of animal biology, classification, or behavior: Zoologically speaking, humans are primates.
The word appears mainly in scientific or educational contexts.
By scientific classification
- biologicallyPertaining to living organisms
- anatomicallyRegarding body structure
- physiologicallyRelating to body functions
- morphologicallyConcerning shape or structure
systematically · evolutionarily · scientifically · classifying · categorizing · species · nomenclature · Linnaean
Cultivated planting areas
- menagerieCollection of exotic creatures
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- preserveProtect from loss
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
captivity · enclosure · habitat · exhibit · curator · keeper · breeding · endangered
Concerning animal behavior science
- instinctivelyBy innate impulse
- territoriallyConcerning defended boundaries
- migratoryRegularly moving between regions
- matingReproductive pairing behavior
predatory · nocturnal · diurnal · hibernation · foraging · social · pack · herd
taxonomically
By scientific classification
- biologicallyPertaining to living organisms
- anatomicallyRegarding body structure
- physiologicallyRelating to body functions
morphologically · systematically · evolutionarily · scientifically · classifying · categorizing · species · nomenclature · Linnaean · kingdom
gardens
Cultivated planting areas
conservation · captivity · enclosure · habitat · exhibit · curator · keeper · breeding · endangered · wildlife
ethologically
Concerning animal behavior science
- instinctivelyBy innate impulse
- territoriallyConcerning defended boundaries
- migratoryRegularly moving between regions
mating · predatory · nocturnal · diurnal · hibernation · foraging · social · pack · herd · colony
zoologicallymythologically
Pertaining to ancient legends
symbolically · spiritually · culturally · metaphorically · poetically
- zoological parkFacility exhibiting wild animals
- zoological gardenFacility displaying wild animals