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siphonapterology

noun

  1. the branch of entomology concerned with fleas (Siphonaptera)
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌsaɪfənæptəˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ / /ˌsaɪfənæptəˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/

noun

Etymology: Siphonaptera + -ology

  1. The scientific study of fleas and other insects of the order Siphonaptera.

    “His collections, writings and enthusiasm gave a decided impetus to twentieth-century siphonapterology and the world flea fauna is currently being covered in a superb monographic series of volumes based on his material.”