Astacology
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Astacology is a noun meaning The study of crayfish (Astacoidea).
Meaning
The study of crayfish (Astacoidea).
Example Sentences
This view was ably summarised by Edgerton et al. (2004) who stated that such an “extreme emphasis on A. astaci has created inertia in European astacology, which has curtailed researchers, state fish-disease diagnosticians, and resource managers from fully assessing and considering the existence of other serious pathogens of freshwater crayfish and the ensuing consequences.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include astacid, astaciculture, crayfish, parastacid, crustaceology, astakine.
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