Entomology

Here we have another -ology! We know the Greek root “-ology” means the study of something. The suffix “entomon-” comes from the Greek word meaning insects! So entomology is the…

Herpetology

This week we start diving into all of the -ologies! To start, the Greek root “-ology” means the science or study of something. The suffix “herp” means reptiles; therefore, herpetology…

Sphenisciformes

This word is pronounced: s-fen-ish-i-forms. In honor of World Penguin Day, this week’s word is the scientific Order that penguins belong to! In Linnean classification (how we classify all organisms…