What is the meaning of the word "phycology"?
It was in the late 19th and early 20th century, that phycology became a recognized field of its own.
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Encompasses the examination of various types of algae found in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial environments, including their biology, taxonomy, ecology, physiology, biochemistry, and genetics.
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- The phycology conference brought together researchers from around the world to share their latest findings on algal blooms and their effects on marine ecosystems.
- The phycology conference brought together researchers from around the world to share their latest findings on algal blooms and their effects on marine ecosystems.
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The branch of botany that deals with the scientific study of algae. NOUN
- The latest issue of the phycology journal featured a groundbreaking study on the genetic adaptation of algae to different light conditions.
- The latest issue of the phycology journal featured a groundbreaking study on the genetic adaptation of algae to different light conditions.