Definition

Noun: The branch of zoology that deals with the scientific study of fish, including their classification, structure, evolution, distribution, and behavior.

Usage

"Ichthyology" is a formal, scientific term used in academic and professional contexts. It refers to the specific discipline within biology and zoology.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Her doctoral research in ichthyology focused on the migratory patterns of salmon.
  • The museum's new exhibit features contributions from the field of ichthyology.

Advanced Usage

• "to specialize in ichthyology": to focus one's academic or professional career on the study of fish.
  • After his marine biology degree, he decided to specialize in ichthyology.

Variants and Related Words

• Ichthyologist (n): A scientist who specializes in ichthyology.
  • The renowned ichthyologist discovered several new species in the deep sea.
• Ichthyological (adj): Relating to ichthyology.
  • The ichthyological survey provided crucial data on reef health.

Synonyms

• Fish science: (A less formal, descriptive synonym)
• Piscatology: (A rare, synonymous term)

Related Phrases

(While "ichthyology" itself does not form phrasal verbs, these are common collocations.) - The study of ichthyology: The academic pursuit of this field. - He devoted his life to the study of ichthyology. - Advances in ichthyology: Progress or new discoveries within the field. - Recent advances in ichthyology have been aided by genetic sequencing.

Noun

1. the branch of zoology that studies fishes