lichenologist
/ˌlaɪkəˈnɑlədʒɪst/
noun
- A scientist who studies lichens.
- The lichenologist gave a talk about how lichens can be used to monitor air quality.
- As a lichenologist, she spends most of her time in the field collecting samples.
- The lichenologist discovered a new species growing on the bark of an ancient oak tree.