ScienceAugust 27, 2026

mycologists

my-KOL-uh-jists

Definition

Scientists who specialize in the study of fungi.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek 'mykes' (mushroom/fungus) and '-logist' (one who studies). It entered English in the 19th century as the formal term for experts in the field of mycology.

In the news

The article focuses on mycologists working at the M.G. Kholodny Institute in Kyiv, detailing how they strive to protect their fungal collections despite the ongoing war.

Mycology in a War Zone

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