Neontology

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The study of organisms living in the current era, as opposed to organisms that are extinct. uncountable

    "Ontology comprises the study both of beings actually existing, and the study of ancient beings and of their fossil remains—neontology and palaeontology."

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paleontology

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"Ontology comprises the study both of beings actually existing, and the study of ancient beings and of their fossil remains—neontology and palaeontology."

Etymology

From neo- + onto- + -logy.

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