algologist

Variant of algology

algology definition

al·gol·ogy (al gäl′ə jē)

noun

the branch of botany that deals with algae; phycology

Etymology: < alg(ae) + -logy

Related Forms:

  • algological al′·go·log′i·cal (al′gō läj′i kəl, -gə-) adjective
  • algologist al·gol′o·gist noun

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