mammalogy
noun
Pronunciation: /mæˈmɒlədʒi/
Definition
The branch of zoology that studies mammals, including their structure, habits, and classification.
Examples
The university offers a specialized course in mammalogy for advanced biology students.
Her doctoral research focused on the mammalogy of marine mammals in the Arctic.
How to Use mammalogy
- study of mammals (collocation)
- The academic discipline focused on mammals. — "He is pursuing a degree in the study of mammals."
- mammalogy course (collocation)
- An educational class specifically on the subject of mammalogy. — "The advanced mammalogy course covers both terrestrial and marine species."
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