Phycology

[fai'kɒlәdʒi]

Definition

(noun.) the branch of botany that studies algae.

Editor: Whitney--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The science of algae, or seaweeds; algology.

Typist: Pierce

Definition

n. the knowledge of alg?or sea-weeds.—n. Phycog′raphy systematic description of algae.—adj. Phycolog′ic.—n. Phycol′ogist.

Typist: Vivienne