mycology
[mahy-kol-uh-jee]
- the branch of biology dealing with fungi.
- the fungi found in an area.
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Origin of mycology
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The mycologist seems to overlook the finer and esthetic value of mushrooms.
In the OpenStanton Davis Kirkham
As all are edible, the slight differences observed are interesting chiefly to the mycologist.
Many of these must constantly come under the eye of the collector of phœnogams, and would be most acceptable to the mycologist.
Fungi: Their Nature and UsesMordecai Cubitt Cooke
mycology
- the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi
- the fungi of a particular region
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mycology
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mycology
(mī-kŏl′ə-jē)- The branch of science dealing with the study of fungi.
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mycology
[mī-kŏl′ə-jē]
- The scientific study of fungi.
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