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单词 myrmecology
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Definition of myrmecology in English:

myrmecology

noun ˌməːmɪˈkɒlədʒiˌmərməˈkäləjē
mass noun
  • The branch of entomology that deals with ants.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Much of Wilson's intellectual development and explorations have originated from his in-depth study of insects, especially ants (myrmecology).
    • This is just one instance in which myrmecology influenced broader currents of thought.
    • His open, supportive nature drew young people in, and he played a major role in starting the current boom times in which hundreds are engaged in myrmecology around the world.
    • If you want a career in myrmecology, look for a school.

Derivatives

  • myrmecological

  • adjective ˌməːmɪkəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l
    • I wish I could write down all my little one-page bits of myrmecological speculation and get them published in ‘Nature’!
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Sadly, I believe it is due mostly to the aging myrmecological community.
      • He said that along with teaching students, it would be a chance to bring the myrmecological community together once a year.
      • Information on equipment/supply vendors, literature, and myrmecological contacts is also presented.
      • Those planning a myrmecological career and with the proper biological background training should consider applying.
  • myrmecologist

  • noun
    • An essay about myrmecologists, scientists who specialize in ants, provides a real glimpse of what science is.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The book includes a who's who list of past and present myrmecologists and naturalists.
      • The time-honored field method for the myrmecologist is to wander about, locating ant nests, digging into them and collecting samples.
      • I know all this because I am now officially a myrmecologist.
      • The U.S. military funded a key 1953 conference on animal behavior, encouraging myrmecologists to seek the practical applications of ants.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Greek murmēx, murmēk- 'ant' + -logy.

 
 

Definition of myrmecology in US English:

myrmecology

nounˌmərməˈkäləjē
  • The branch of entomology that deals with ants.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Much of Wilson's intellectual development and explorations have originated from his in-depth study of insects, especially ants (myrmecology).
    • This is just one instance in which myrmecology influenced broader currents of thought.
    • His open, supportive nature drew young people in, and he played a major role in starting the current boom times in which hundreds are engaged in myrmecology around the world.
    • If you want a career in myrmecology, look for a school.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Greek murmēx, murmēk- ‘ant’ + -logy.

 
 
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