Noun
/ɪˈθɒlədʒi/
Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior, particularly in natural environments. It is used primarily in the field of biology and psychology to analyze behavioral patterns in animals, often in contrast to studies done in laboratory settings. Ethology has a specialized usage in academic and research contexts, making it more frequent in written communication, such as scientific articles, textbooks, and research papers, rather than in everyday spoken language.
Ethology provides insights into the social interactions of different species in their natural habitats.
Etología proporciona información sobre las interacciones sociales de diferentes especies en sus hábitats naturales.
Researchers in ethology often observe animal behavior in the wild to understand their instincts and adaptations.
Los investigadores en etología a menudo observan el comportamiento animal en la naturaleza para entender sus instintos y adaptaciones.
The field of ethology has significantly contributed to our understanding of animal communication and migration patterns.
El campo de la etología ha contribuido significativamente a nuestra comprensión de la comunicación y los patrones de migración de los animales.
While "ethology" itself is not commonly featured in idiomatic expressions, it is associated with other terms in animal behavior studies. Here are some idiomatic expressions related to animal behavior:
Example: The theory of evolution explains the survival of the fittest in the context of ethology.
La teoría de la evolución explica la supervivencia del más apto en el contexto de la etología.
"Behavioral ecology"
Example: Behavioral ecology complements ethology by studying the ecological aspects of animal behavior.
La ecología del comportamiento complementa la etología al estudiar los aspectos ecológicos del comportamiento animal.
"Natural selection"
Example: Natural selection plays a critical role in the findings presented in ethology studies.
La selección natural desempeña un papel fundamental en los hallazgos presentados en los estudios de etología.
"Fight or flight response"
The term "ethology" originates from the Greek word "ethos," meaning "character," combined with the suffix "-logy," which denotes "the study of." The term was first used in the context of biology in the early 20th century, particularly influenced by the works of ethologists such as Konrad Lorenz and Nikolaas Tinbergen.
Ethology remains a vital field in understanding the natural behaviors of animals and how those behaviors are adapted to their environments.