Zoology does not have a "full name" in the sense of a longer, more formal version of the word. Zoology is the full and correct name for the branch of biology that studies animals. It's derived from Greek roots, but those roots don't represent a "fuller" name.
The term "zoology" comes from two Greek words:
- zōion (ζῷον), meaning "animal"
- logos (λόγος), meaning "study of" or "knowledge"
Therefore, zoology literally means "the study of animals." It is sometimes referred to as animal biology, but that is a descriptive term, not a full or longer official name.
In summary, while "animal biology" accurately describes what zoology encompasses, "zoology" is the complete and proper name for the scientific discipline.
