noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:Her interest in lepidopterology led her to travel to various countries to study different species of butterflies.

Definition:The scientific study of butterflies and moths, which encompasses aspects such as their taxonomy, behavior, and ecological interactions.

From lepidopterology

Example:The moth population has been declining due to habitat loss and pesticide use.

Definition:Any of various often dull-colored nocturnal insects that are members of the order Lepidoptera, typically having soft bodies, slender antennae, and club-shaped or feathery antennae.

From moth

Example:The butterfly atria were full of species during the late spring and early summer months.

Definition:A day-flying insect that has large, often brightly colored wings, an elongated proboscis, and a typically sedentary lifestyle.

From butterfly

Example:Lepidopterology greatly benefits from an understanding of the ecological roles that butterflies and moths play in their habitats.

Definition:The study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment; also the study of interaction among organisms or between an organism and its environment.

From ecology

Example:Conserving lepidopteran diversity is crucial for maintaining ecosystem health and resilience.

Definition:The variety of all forms of life, from genes to species to ecosystems, that interact and exist within an environment.

From biodiversity