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the study of grasshoppers, specifically those of the family Acrididae
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The study of venomous animals falls under the branch of acridology.
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My friend is majoring in acridology, which is the study of venom and venomous animals.
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I never knew acridology was a thing until I met someone who studies snake venom for a living.
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In the world of acridology, researchers are constantly unlocking the secrets of deadly toxins.