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The study of flowers is known as:


A

Floriculture

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B

Pomology

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C

Spermology

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D

Anthology

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Solution

The correct option is D

Anthology


The correct answer is option D.

Explanation of the correct option:

  1. A flower is a specialised plant organ for reproduction.
  2. Anthos is Greek word for flower, while logia is Greek word for collecting.
  3. Anthology is the study of flowers and flowering plants.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

The cultivation and commercialisation of decorative and flowering plants for gardens is known as floriculture.

Option B:

The study of fruits and its cultivation is known as pomology.

Option C:

The study of seeds is known as spermology

Final answer:

The study of flower is known as Anthology.


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