Palynology is the study of pollen, spores, dinoflagellates, and other microscopic "palynomorphs."
The scientific study of spores and pollen, both living and fossilized. Palynology helps improve knowledge of ecosystems in both the recent and distant past, since pollen and spores are extremely durable, unlike many other plant parts.
Palynology originated in Scandinavia in the early 20th century and developed in America after World War II, particularly in the area of petroleum exploration.
http://www.palynology.org/
Word Origin:
[Greek palunein, to sprinkle + -logy.]
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