phaenology

/ˌfeɪnɪˈɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of the seasons and their effects on plants and animals.

“The park ranger’s work involved a lot of phaeology, tracking the changes in the local flora and fauna throughout the year.”

2. noun

A description of the phenomena of nature, especially the changes of the seasons.

“The writer’s phaeology of the forest was filled with vivid descriptions of the blooming flowers and changing leaves.”

Synonyms

  • phenology
  • seasonal biology

Antonyms

  • etiology
  • pathology