myrmecology

noun

myr·​me·​col·​o·​gy ˌmər-mə-ˈkä-lə-jē How to pronounce myrmecology (audio)
: the scientific study of ants
myrmecological adjective
myrmecologist noun

Examples of myrmecology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web He is considered a pioneer in the field of myrmecology, the study of ants, and applied his research to other organisms, including people. al, 28 Dec. 2021

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Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

circa 1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of myrmecology was circa 1902

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“Myrmecology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/myrmecology. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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