Arachnologist

/əˌræknˈɑːlədʒɪst/ noun

A scientist who studies spiders and other arachnids like scorpions, mites, and ticks.

From Greek 'arachne' (spider) + '-logia' (study) + '-ist' (one who practices). The professional title emerged in the 19th century as spider research became a distinct scientific discipline.

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