lichenology
/ˌlaɪkəˈnɑlədʒi/
noun
- The scientific study of lichens (organisms that are a combination of fungus and algae).
- The museum's lichenology collection includes samples from every continent.
- She took a course in lichenology to learn how lichens grow on rocks and trees.
- Lichenology helps scientists understand air quality because lichens are sensitive to pollution.