arachnology
Britishnoun
Other Word Forms
- arachnologist noun
Example Sentences
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Much of what is commonly touted about the spindly eight-legged invertebrates is a misconception, according to Rod Crawford, a spider expert and curator of arachnology at The Burke Museum.
From National Geographic • Jan. 12, 2024
"That richness has been catalogued ever since John Blackwall, the "father of British arachnology", first published his studies in the Conwy Valley almost 200 years ago."
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2020
“Why they fluoresce is the million-dollar question,” said Lauren Esposito, curator of arachnology at the California Academy of Sciences.
From Washington Times • Sep. 19, 2019
Australia Museum arachnology collection manager Graham Milledge said it was an unusual event.
From The Guardian • Jun. 18, 2019
One who is versed in, or studies, arachnology.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
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