batology noun2 •(informal, humorous) The study of bats (the flying mammal).Batology is the study of bats, while a batologist is someone who studies or collects bats as a hobby. — 2023 •The scientific study of plants in the genus Rubus, commonly known as brambles.Further knowledge of Rubus plant geography is steadily emerging, particular[ly] as co-workers such as D. Grant and T. Schofield are also contributing substantially to Yorkshire batology. — 1999
