acanthology

/(ˌ)æˌkænˈθɑləd͡ʒi/

Etymology

From acantho- + -logy.

acanthology means the study of spined things, in particular sea urchins, and the resultant impact on taxonomy. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

acanthology is pronounced /(ˌ)æˌkænˈθɑləd͡ʒi/.

noun

The study of spined things, in particular sea urchins, and the resultant impact on taxonomy.