Fungological

/ˌfʌŋɡəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to fungology; of or pertaining to the scientific study of fungi.

Etymology

From fungology + -ical (adjective suffix), creating the adjectival form. This scientific term emerged in the 19th century as mycology developed into a formal discipline.

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Fungological research has exploded in the last decade—we've discovered that fungi are secretly farming bacteria, communicating through underground networks, and are far more sophisticated than we ever thought.

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