lichenology

9.9

Study of lichens, a fungus and algae that live together on rocks or tree bark

noun
/ˌlaɪkəˈnɑlədʒi/

Specialized

: licenología

During her studies, she developed a keen interest in lichenology, focusing on the relationship between fungi and algae.

Examples

Impressive as the list above is in demonstrating this diversity, it will undoubtedly grow as more courses focusing on different aspects of lichenology are held in the coming years.

Academic text (2017)
Researchers in the field of lichenology study how lichens adapt to extreme environmental conditions.
The university offers a comprehensive course on lichenology that includes both theoretical and practical components.

Surface Forms

lichenology singular

lichenologies plural

Morphology

lichenology = lichen (transparent) = lichen + ology

The word clearly means the study of lichens, built in a standard scientific way from 'lichen' plus '-ology'.

Etymology

Lichenology begins with lichen, the name for the colorful growth you see on rocks and trees, and ends with -ology, a common ending that means 'study' and appears in words like biology. So lichenology is the 'study of lichens', the living partnerships of fungus and algae that scientists examine.