ethology

noun

ethol·o·gy | \ ē-ˈthä-lə-jē

Definition of ethology

1 : a branch of knowledge dealing with human character and with its formation and evolution

2 : the scientific and objective study of animal behavior especially under natural conditions

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ethological \ ˌē-thə-ˈlä-ji-kəl

, ˌe-thə- \ adjective

ethologist \ ē-ˈthä-lə-jist

\ noun

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Ethograms, a kind of specialized inventory, are traditionally intended for observing nonhuman primate groups in the field of ethology, the study of an evolution of a species. — Orly Nadell Farber, STAT, "‘You, me, parking lot!’: Behind surgical curtain, researchers find hierarchies and gender dynamics driving conflict," 2 July 2018 Below are links to three groups that are involved with the environment, research, or both: • IPBio – Biodiversity Research Institute focuses on the biodiversity, ecology, and ethology of the fauna and flora in Brazilian ecosystems. — Tibor Krausz, The Christian Science Monitor, "Why this Thai businessman was named a ‘biodiversity hero’," 4 Apr. 2018

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More Definitions for ethology

ethology

noun

ethol·o·gy | \ ē-ˈthäl-ə-jē

plural ethologies

: the scientific and objective study of animal behavior especially under natural conditions