biologist

[ bahy-ol-uh-jist ]

noun

1. a specialist in biology.

Word History and Origins

Origin of biologist¹

First recorded in 1805–15; biolog(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

So, in May and June 2023, a team of biologists followed wolves from three different packs as they foraged in flower patches.

From Science Magazine

"Every behaviour is represented by specific acceleration patterns and thus creates specific signatures in the ACC data of the sensors," explains wildlife biologist and AI specialist Wanja Rast from the Leibniz-IZW.

From Science Daily

A new study led by molecular biologist Florian Raible from the Max Perutz Labs at the University of Vienna has now provided new insights.

From Science Daily

Just by observing them and noting what you're observing, you don't have to be a professional ornithologist or biologist.

From Salon

The 100 survey respondents spanned a range of specialties, including behavioral ecologists, evolutionary biologists, neuroscientists, biological anthropologists, cognitive psychologists and biological psychologists.

From Science Daily

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