
Zoologist
Academic Focus
The term 'zoologist' is often used in a scholarly or scientific context, not in casual conversation.

At the conference, a renowned zoologist presented her research on primate social structures.
Animal Expertise
'Zoologist' implies deep knowledge of animals, their classification, life processes, and habitats.

A zoologist may spend months observing a particular species to understand its behavior.
Field Specialization
Zoologists often specialize in a subfield, such as 'marine' for sea life or 'avian' for birds.

She's not just a zoologist; she's an avian zoologist, focusing on bird migration patterns.
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