hepaticology

hepaticology
The scientific study of liverworts (Marchantiophyta).

Hepaticology, outside the temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere, still lies deep in the shadow cast by that ultimate "closet taxonomist," Franz Stephani—a ghost whose shadow falls over us all.

See Also: hepatic

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  • hepaticology — he·pat·i·col·o·gy …   English syllables

  • hepaticology — jē noun ( es) Etymology: New Latin Hepaticae + English o + logy : a branch of botany that deals with the Hepaticae * * * hepaticolˈogy noun • • • Main Entry: ↑hepar …   Useful english dictionary

  • Willem Meijer — Infobox Scientist name = Willem Meijer image width = caption = Willem Meijer in September 1957, shortly after completing a plant collecting expedition to western Sumatra. birth date = 1923 birth place = The Hague, Netherlands death date = October …   Wikipedia

  • Carl Moritz Gottsche — (July 3, 1808 September 28, 1892) was a German bryologist who was a native of Altona. He is remembered for his work as director of the Botanical Gardens at Hamburg.Gottsche was a leading authority of Hepaticae. With Christian Gottfried Daniel… …   Wikipedia

  • taxonomist — noun Someone whose profession is taxonomy, or who performs taxonomy at a professional level. Hepaticology, outside the temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere, still lies deep in the shadow cast by that ultimate closet taxonomist, Franz… …   Wiktionary

  • temperate — adjective a) Moderate; not excessive; as, temperate heat; a temperate climate. Hepaticology, outside the temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere, still lies deep in the shadow cast by that ultimate closet taxonomist, Franz Stephani a ghost… …   Wiktionary

  • deep — 1. adjective /diːp/ a) Having its bottom far down. That is a deep thought! b) Profound, having great meaning or import, but possibly obscure or not obvious …   Wiktionary

  • part — 1. noun /pɑːt,pɑɹt,paːt/ a) A fraction of a whole; a portion Gaul is divided into three parts. b) A distinct element or component Hepaticology, outside the temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere, still li …   Wiktionary

  • lie — 1. verb /laɪ̯/ a) To be in a horizontal position. Our uninquiring corpses lie more low / Than our lifes curiosity doth go. b) To be placed or situated. Hepaticology, outside the temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere, still lies deep in the… …   Wiktionary

  • ultimate — 1. adjective a) Concerning the last or final thing in a series. Hepaticology, outside the temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere, still lies deep in the shadow cast by that ultimate closet taxonomist, Franz Stephani a ghost whose shadow falls …   Wiktionary

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