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palynology

/ˌpælɪˈnɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does palynology mean?

noun

The study of pollen and spores, especially in relation to the identification of plant species and the reconstruction of past environments.

Example

"The team of scientists used palynology to analyze the pollen samples from the ancient lake bed."

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