lichenology

[ lahy-kuh-nol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the branch of biology that studies lichens ( def ).

lichenology

/ ˌlɪ-; ˌlaɪkəˈnɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the study of the structure, physiology, and ecology of lichens

Other Words From

• li·chen·o·log·ic [lahy-k, uh, -n, uh, -, loj, -ik], lichen·o·logi·cal adjective
• lichen·olo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lichenology¹

First recorded in 1855–60; lichen ( def ) + -o- ( def ) + -logy ( def )

Example Sentences

Fries was the Father of systematic Lichenology and an authority today.

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