noun
- a scientist who studies algae
Usage: technical; academic
Examples
- The phycologist examined samples of seaweed collected from the coast.
- Dr. Chen is a phycologist specializing in freshwater algae species.
- Phycologists play an important role in monitoring ocean health and algal blooms.
- The research team included a phycologist who identified the toxic algae strain.
- She decided to become a phycologist after studying marine biology in college.