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The study of worms is called

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Nematology

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Cnidology

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C

Helminthology

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Arthrology

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Solution

The correct option is A Helminthology

Worms are also called as helminthes, in medical terminology those are generally called as parasitic worms. Hence, helminthology is student of worms.
So the correct option is C "helminthology".

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