biospeleology

noun

bio·​speleology
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: the biological study of cave-dwelling organisms
biospeleologist
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noun

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 2 + speleology

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biospeleology was in 1904

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“Biospeleology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biospeleology. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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