the scientific study of animals and their behavior, classification, and distribution.
zoo+logy
Shared component: zoo · animal
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zoo
animal
Related forms: zoo · 6 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixes(of a disease) regularly affecting animals in a particular district or at a particular season.
en+zoo+ic
Shared component: zoo · animal
(of a disease) temporarily prevalent and widespread in an animal population.
epi+zoo+tic
Shared component: zoo · animal
Relating to the scientific study of animals.
zoo+log+ical
Shared component: zoo · animal
having or representing animal forms or gods of animal form.
zoo+morph+ic
Shared component: zoo · animal
The small animals that float or drift in great numbers in bodies of salt or fresh water, often serving as food for fish and other larger aquatic animals.
zoo+plankton
Shared component: zoo · animal