noun
- plural of myrmecologist; scientists who study ants, their behavior, ecology, and classification
Usage: technical; plural form
Examples
- Myrmecologists have discovered that some ant species can recognize individual colony members.
- The team of myrmecologists spent months observing the underground tunnels of the ant colony.
- Leading myrmecologists from around the world gathered at the conference to share their findings.
- Myrmecologists use specialized equipment to study ant communication and social behavior.
- Several myrmecologists have documented how ants adapt to climate change in their habitats.