Dive #28 · Prompt 5 of 7

Name a branch of science ending in -ology

Every accepted Krillion answer for this prompt from August 12, 2026 95 answers across 6 rarity tiers, fully expanded below with point values from the most common pick to the rarest.

Prompt 5 of 7

Name a branch of science ending in -ology

95 accepted answers across 6 rarity tiers.

100 ptsOne in a Krillion1 answer

The rarest possible answer — almost no player finds it.

  • CarcinologyThe scientific study of crustaceans. Krill included. Our house specialty.
85 ptsDeep Cut37 answers

Genuinely obscure. Most players never think of it.

  • Andrology
  • Arachnology
  • Audiology
  • Bryology
  • Cetology
  • Conchology
  • Cryobiology
  • Dendrology
  • Dialectology
  • Electrophysiology
  • Ethnology
  • Geomorphology
  • Helminthology
  • Hepatology
  • Ichthyology
  • Lepidopterology
  • Limnology
  • Malacology
  • Metrology
  • Mycology
  • Myrmecology
  • Nematology
  • Neonatology
  • Oenology
  • Oology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Palynology
  • Philology
  • Planetology
  • Psychopathology
  • Rheology
  • Sedimentology
  • Selenology
  • Serology
  • Speleology
  • Tribology
  • Volcanology
60 ptsRare34 answers

Uncommon — only a minority of players land here.

  • Anesthesiology
  • Astrobiology
  • Bacteriology
  • Climatology
  • Cytology
  • Embryology
  • Endocrinology
  • Entomology
  • Epidemiology
  • Ethology
  • Etymology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Gerontology
  • Glaciology
  • Hematology
  • Histology
  • Hydrology
  • Immunology
  • Kinesiology
  • Morphology
  • Nephrology
  • Oceanology
  • Oncology
  • Ophthalmology
  • OrnithologyBird science. The birdwatcher's badge.
  • Parasitology
  • Petrology
  • Pharmacology
  • Phonology
  • Primatology
  • Proctology
  • Rheumatology
  • Seismology
  • Toxicology
30 ptsSchooler18 answers

A solid, middling pick shared with plenty of other players.

  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Cardiology
  • Cosmology
  • Criminology
  • Dermatology
  • Ecology
  • Gynecology
  • Meteorology
  • Microbiology
  • Neurology
  • Paleontology
  • Pathology
  • Physiology
  • Radiology
  • Sociology
  • Urology
  • Virology
15 ptsToo Clever1 answer

An overthought pick that scores below the middle of the board.

  • HerpetologyThe 'I know it means reptiles' flex. Congratulations, so does everyone.
10 ptsPlankton4 answers

The most common answer on the board.

  • Biology
  • Geology
  • Psychology
  • Zoology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rarest Krillion answer for "Name a branch of science ending in -ology"?

The rarest accepted picks on August 12, 2026 were Carcinology, in the One in a Krillion tier worth 100 points.

How many answers does the Krillion prompt "Name a branch of science ending in -ology" accept?

This prompt from Dive #28 (August 12, 2026) accepts 95 answers across 6 rarity tiers, all listed on this page.

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