Introduction: Ethology is the study of animal behavior. Behavior is an animal's response to sensory input, and falls into two basic categories: learned and innate (inherited). Orientation behaviors place the animal in its most favorable environment. In taxis, the animal moves toward or away from a stimulus.
Noun. 1. enquirer-someone who asks a question. asker, inquirer, querier, questioner. cross-examiner, cross-questioner-someone who questions a witness carefully (especially about testimony given earlier).
These verbs mean to seek information. Ask is the most neutral term: The coach asked me what was wrong. Question implies careful and continuous asking: The prosecutor questioned the witness in great detail. Inquire refers to a simple request for information: The committee will inquire how it can be of help.