Definition
phycologists
noun
- plural of phycologist; scientists who study algae and seaweeds
Usage: technical; plural form
Examples
- Phycologists have discovered new species of algae in deep ocean trenches.
- The research team of phycologists examined how climate change affects seaweed growth.
- Marine phycologists study the ecological role of kelp forests.
- Several phycologists presented their findings on harmful algal blooms at the conference.
- Phycologists use microscopes and genetic analysis to classify different algae species.