actuopalynology

actuopalynology means the branch of palynology concerned with the study of modern-day pollens and spores, rather than with fossils. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.

Etymology

From actuo- (“present, current, living, active”) + palynology, from French actuel, from Latin actuālis + Ancient Greek παλύνω (palúnō, “to sprinkle, scatter”) (from πάλη (pálē, “fine meal, dust”)) + Ancient Greek -λογία (-logía). By surface analysis, actuo- + palyno- + -log + -y.

noun

The branch of palynology concerned with the study of modern-day pollens and spores, rather than with fossils.