algology
9.6
Study of algae, simple plants that live in water
- noun
- /ælˈɡɑːlədʒi/
- Specialized
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algología
- He pursued his doctorate in algology, focusing on marine algae.
Examples
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The university's department of algology is internationally recognized for its research.
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A strong background in algology is essential for studying aquatic ecosystems.
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I love algology!
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The study of algology is fascinating.
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A strong background in algology is essential for studying aquatic ecosystems.
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He pursued his doctorate in algology, focusing on marine algae.
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The university's department of algology is internationally recognized for its research.
Synonyms
1
9.9
The study of algae, like seaweed
is the identical term but emphasizes the study aspect within botany
Surface Forms
algology singular
algologies plural
Morphology
Etymology
Algology comes from alga meaning 'seaweed' or 'algae' and -logy meaning 'study', just like in biology. So algology is the study of algae.