palynology

palynology
[ˌpalɪˈnɒlədʒi]
noun

[mass noun]the study of pollen grains and other spores, especially as found in archaeological or geological deposits. Pollen extracted from such deposits may be used for radiocarbon dating and for studying past climates and environments by identifying plants then growing
孢粉学
Pollen grains are resistant to decay and can usually be easily recognized: Another application of palynology is in the investigation of the causative agents of allergies

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palynological
adjective
palynologist
noun
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