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palynology
[ pal-uh-nol-uh-jee ]
noun
- the study of live and fossil spores, pollen grains, and similar plant structures.
palynology
/ ˌpælɪˈnɒlədʒɪ; ˌpælɪnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /
noun
- the study of living and fossil pollen grains and plant spores
palynology
/ păl′ə-nŏl′ə-jē /
- The scientific study of spores and pollen, both living and fossilized. Palynology helps improve knowledge of ecosystems in both the recent and distant past, since pollen and spores are extremely durable, unlike many other plant parts.
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Derived Forms
- ˌpalyˈnologist, noun
- palynological, adjective
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Other Words From
- pal·y·no·log·i·cal [pal-, uh, -nl-, oj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
- paly·no·logi·cal·ly adverb
- paly·nolo·gist noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of palynology1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of palynology1
C20: from Greek palunein to scatter + -logy
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