phycology

noun

phycology

noun

UK /faɪˈkɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ · US /faɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/

Etymology From phyco- + -logy.

1

The scientific study of algae.

Synonyms: algology
Derived terms: paleophycology
Related terms: phyco-, phycologic, phycological, phycologically, phycologist, phycophyte

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