opilionologist

plural opilionologists

1. rareOne who studies the Opiliones or harvestmen.

   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.

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

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   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.

   1977, Theodore Horace Savory, Arachnida, page 298

   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.

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