siphonapterology
English edit
Etymology edit
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌsaɪfənæptəˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌsaɪfənæptəˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/
- Hyphenation: si‧pho‧nap‧te‧rol‧o‧gy
Noun edit
siphonapterology (uncountable)
- The scientific study of fleas and other insects of the order Siphonaptera.
- 1984, J. S. Fairley, An Irish Beast Book: A Natural History of Ireland's Furred Wildlife:
- His collections, writings and enthusiasm gave a decided impetus to twentieth-century siphonapterology and the world flea fauna is currently being covered in a superb monographic series of volumes based on his material.