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What is the name given to the study of fingerprints?

  1. Dactyloscopy

  2. Palynology

  3. Entomology

  4. Trichology
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Dactyloscopy is the scientific term for the study of fingerprints, derived from the Greek word 'daktylos' meaning finger. Palynology is the study of pollen and spores, Entomology is the study of insects, and Trichology is the study of hair. Fingerprint analysis is a crucial tool in forensic science for identification.

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