ICHTHYOLOGY

ichthyology

(noun) the branch of zoology that studies fishes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ichthyology (uncountable)

The branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish.

Abbreviations

• ichth.

• ichthol.

Synonyms

• fishlore

• fish science

• fish sciences

Source: Wiktionary


Ich`thy*ol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Gr. -logy: cf. F. ichthyologie.]

Definition: The natural history of fishes; that branch of zoölogy which relates to fishes, including their structure, classification, and habits.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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