opilionologistとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

opilionologist (複数形 opilionologists)

1. (まれに) One who studies the Opiliones or harvestmen.
   • 1977, Theodore Horace Savory, Arachnida, page 298:

     For more than 30 years I have been accustomed to write of "opilionology" and to call myself an "opilionologist", words that are to be recommended on account of their euphony.

   • 1989, Paul D. Hillyard, Harvestmen: Keys and Notes for the Identification of the Species:

     It is possible for experienced opilionologists to identify harvestmen in the field, say with a 10 x lens, but records for publication must be checked with a microscope.

   • 2007, Ricardo Pinto-da-Rocha, Harvestmen: The Biology of Opiliones, page 88:

     Whenever multiple characters can be chosen for recognizing groups. we have focused on those that are easily observable without the need for sophisticated techniques. having the amateur opilionologist in mind.