pteridology

/ˌtɛrɪˈdɑlədʒi/
noun
  1. The scientific study of ferns and related plants.
    • Advances in pteridology help us understand ancient plant life.
    • Pteridology is a specialized branch of botany.
    • He took a course in pteridology to learn about fern evolution.
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