siphonapterology

English

Etymology

Siphonaptera +‎ -ology

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌsaɪfənæptəˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌsaɪfənæptəˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/
• Hyphenation: si‧pho‧nap‧te‧rol‧o‧gy

Noun

siphonapterology (uncountable)

1. The scientific study of fleas and other insects of the order Siphonaptera.
   • 1984, J. S. Fairley, An Irish Beast Book: A Natural History of Ireland's Furred Wildlife:

     His collections, writings and enthusiasm gave a decided impetus to twentieth-century siphonapterology and the world flea fauna is currently being covered in a superb monographic series of volumes based on his material.

Related terms

• siphonapterologist
• siphonapteran