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ichthyology
Part of speech: NounThat branch of zoology which treats of the structure, the classification, the habits, and the history of fishes.
Usage examples "ichthyology":- " They claim an interest in ichthyology, but they know less about fish than any cat does. - "The Wailing Octopus", Harold Leland Goodwin.
- Under these circumstances, I do not hesitate to say that the collection is one of the most valuable in existence, and might, if properly worked out, become a large and secure foundation for all future investigation into the ichthyology of the Indian Ocean. - "Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon", J. Emerson Tennent.
- I want to be better informed with regard to ichthyology. - "The-Natural-History-of-Selborne", White, Gilbert.