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ethology

/ˈiːθələdʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does ethology mean?

noun

The study of animal behavior, especially in relation to evolution and adaptation. Ethology is a branch of biology that focuses on the behavior of animals in their natural environments.

Example

"The ethologist spent years studying the migratory patterns of the monarch butterfly."

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