noun
- plural of ichthyologist; scientists who study fish, including their classification, behavior, physiology, and ecology
Usage: always plural form; technical/scientific term
Examples
- Marine ichthyologists discovered a new species of deep-sea fish off the coast of Japan.
- The ichthyologists at the aquarium conduct research on salmon migration patterns.
- Several ichthyologists collaborated on a study about coral reef fish populations.
- Ichthyologists use advanced DNA analysis to classify fish species more accurately.
- The conference brought together ichthyologists from universities around the world.