Cenozoology

/ˌsɛnoʊzoʊˈɑlədʒi/ noun

Definition

The scientific study of animals and animal life during the Cenozoic era.

Etymology

Combines 'Cenozoic' (recent life) with 'zoology' (study of animals), following the Greek pattern of scientific nomenclature for geological time periods and their fauna.

Kelly Says

Cenozoology includes studying how modern animals like horses, whales, and primates evolved from earlier forms—it's basically the detective work behind understanding your own evolutionary family tree.

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