Zoological Studies

noun the action of dissecting a body or plant to study its internal parts

verb to cut open and examine the structure of a body or plant

• The biology students conducted a dissection of a frog to study its anatomy.
• We had to do a dissection in biology class today, it was pretty gross.
• I can't believe we have to do a dissection, it's so lame.
• The journalist's dissection of the political scandal revealed shocking details.

noun evisceration (the act of removing the internal organs)

verb to remove the internal organs or entrails of a person or animal

adjective eviscerated (having been disemboweled or gutted)

• The surgeon carefully eviscerated the patient's abdomen to remove the diseased tissue.
• I heard that the chef will eviscerate the fish before cooking it.
• If you mess with him, he will eviscerate you in a debate.
• The scandal eviscerated his reputation in the community.

noun a person who studies the forms and structures of living organisms, especially animals

• The morphologist studied the intricate details of butterfly wing patterns.
• The morphologist is really into studying how animals change shape.
• That morphologist is a total shape-shifter expert.
• As a morphologist of language, she delved deep into the origins of words.

noun a large, predatory freshwater fish native to North America, known for its long, slender body and alligator-like appearance

• The alligator gar is a large freshwater fish native to North America.
• I heard that the alligator gar can grow up to 10 feet long!
• That alligator gar is one fierce-looking fish, dude.
• Her determination was like that of an alligator gar, relentless and powerful.

noun A mammal of the order Pholidota native to Africa and Asia, having a body covered with large, overlapping scales and a long sticky tongue for catching ants and termites.

• The pangolin is a unique mammal covered in scales.
• I saw a cute pangolin at the zoo yesterday.
• That pangolin is totally rad!
• Her tough exterior was like a pangolin's scales, protecting her from harm.

noun a taxonomic family of crickets, commonly known as bush crickets or katydids

• The Achetidae family is a group of land snails found in various parts of the world.
• I read an interesting article about Achetidae snails and their habitats.
• Those Achetidae snails are pretty cool little creatures.
• The Achetidae family tree branches out to encompass a wide range of snail species.

noun a type of parrot known for its intelligence and ability to mimic human speech

• The African gray parrot is known for its high intelligence and ability to mimic human speech.
• I heard that African gray parrots are really good talkers!
• Those African gray birds are so chatty, they never stop!
• Her mind was like an African gray, absorbing every detail and repeating it back perfectly.