spongology

/ˌspɒŋˈɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of sponges, including their biology, ecology, and classification.

“The marine biologist specialized in spongology and spent years studying the diverse species of sponges in the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • porifera study
  • spongiology

Antonyms

  • coralline study