ənˈθɒl noun Biology.
the study of spines, as in sea urchins or certain spiny-headed worms, particularly as they relate to taxonomic classification.
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| Main Entry: | acanthology |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | the scientific study of spines |
| Etymology: | Greek 'thorn' |
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