myrmecology
noun
myr·me·col·o·gy ˌmər-mə-ˈkä-lə-jē 
: the scientific study of ants
myrmecological
ˌmər-mə-kə-ˈlä-ji-kəl
adjective myrmecologist
ˌmər-mə-ˈkä-lə-jist
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web He is considered a pioneer in the field of myrmecology, the study of ants, and applied his research to other organisms, including people. 
al, 28 Dec. 2021
al, 28 Dec. 2021 Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use
circa 1902, in the meaning defined above
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