chiropterologyEtymologyFrom translingual Chiroptera + -logy, from Ancient Greek χείρ (kheír, “hand”) + πτερόν (pterón, “wing”) + -λογία (-logía), by surface analysis, chiro- + ptero- + -logy.chiropterology means the scientific study of bats. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nounThe scientific study of bats.“Enter Dr Paul Webala. The trailblazing ecologist is building a legacy by advancing the field of chiropterology in Eastern Africa and partnering with Pivotal to provide customers around the world with actionable state of nature intelligence.”