1. the scientific study of honeybees and their behavior, physiology, and ecology
Usage: specialized field of entomology

Examples

• She earned her degree in apiology and now works as a research scientist studying bee colonies.
• Apiology has become increasingly important as scientists investigate the causes of colony collapse disorder.
• The professor's research in apiology focuses on how honeybees communicate through dance.
• Modern apiology combines genetics, ecology, and behavioral science to understand bee populations.
• His passion for apiology led him to establish a research center dedicated to bee conservation.