vermeology

/vərmɪˈɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the study of earthworms, their biology, ecology, and behavior, especially in relation to soil and land use

“The researcher spent years studying the vermeology of the local ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • helminthology
  • soil biology

Antonyms

  • entomology
  • ornithology