zoologically

/ˌzoʊəˈlɑdʒɪkli/
adverb
  1. In a way that relates to the scientific study of animals.
    • Zoologically speaking, the platypus is one of the most unusual mammals.
    • The two species are zoologically distinct despite looking very similar.
    • She approached the problem zoologically, considering the animals' evolutionary history.
  2. From the perspective of animal biology or behavior.
    • He explained the phenomenon zoologically, linking it to the animals' natural instincts.
    • The region is zoologically rich, with many endemic species found nowhere else.
    • Zoologically, the behavior of these ants is fascinating because of their complex social structure.
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