dýrafræðileg

Dýrafræðileg is an Icelandic adjective that translates to "zoological" or "related to zoology" in English. It is derived from the noun "dýrafræði," which means zoology. Zoology is the branch of biology that studies animals. Therefore, "dýrafræðileg" would be used to describe something that pertains to the scientific study of animal life.

Examples of its usage might include "dýrafræðileg rannsókn" (zoological research), referring to studies conducted on animals. It could also be used in phrases like "dýrafræðileg söfnun" (zoological collection), meaning a collection of animals or animal specimens, such as those found in a museum. The adjective signifies a connection to the scientific discipline, its methods, or its subject matter. When discussing animal behavior, anatomy, physiology, evolution, or classification in an Icelandic context, the term "dýrafræðileg" would be appropriate.