Sphecology

Pronunciation
/SPH-e-KOL-oh-jee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Sphecology
Plural
Sphecologies

Definition

The study of wasps, including their behavior, ecology, and evolution.

Etymology

From Greek 'sphex' meaning 'wasp' and '-logia' meaning 'study'.

Example

Sphecology has revealed much about the complex social structures of some wasp species.

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