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lichenology
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li·chen·ol·o·gy  (lk-nl-j)
n.
The branch of biology that deals with the study of lichens.
lichen·olo·gist n.
lichenology [ˌlaɪkəˈnɒlədʒɪ ˌlɪ-]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the study of the structure, physiology, and ecology of lichens
lichenology
the study of lichens. — lichenologist, n. — lichenologic, lichenological, adj.
See also: Botany
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