Curculionist

/kɜːˈkjuːliənɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who studies or specializes in the biology, behavior, or classification of curculio beetles and weevils.

Etymology

Formed from 'curculio' plus the suffix '-ist,' which denotes someone who practices, studies, or specializes in something.

Kelly Says

Curculionists are scientists who dedicate their entire careers to understanding beetles that most people consider just annoying pests—this shows how every organism, no matter how small or unwanted, deserves serious scientific attention.

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