arachnology

/ˌærəknɒlˈədʒi/ or /ˌærəknɔlˈədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the branch of zoology that deals with arachnids, especially spiders and scorpions

“She studied arachnology at the university and became an expert on spider behavior.”

2. noun

the study or collection of arachnids, especially spiders and scorpions

“His arachnology hobby involved catching and studying various species of spiders in their natural habitats.”

Synonyms

  • arachnid study
  • spiderology

Antonyms

  • entomology
  • insect study