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Revised 2017

zoophytologynoun

Now rare.
  1. 1815–
    The branch of zoology which deals with zoophytes (zoophyte n. 1).
    1. 1815
      In the present immature state of zoophytology, then, we would beg leave to recommend Mr. Montagu's distinctions.
      Monthly Review June 117
    2. 1883
      Ellis..has been called the father of English Zoophytology.
      Knowledge 13 July 22/1
    3. 1922
      Zoophytology, [treats] of the coelentera—invertebrates as coral, or hydroid, the sea anemones, jelly fish, etc.
      T. J. Brooks, Plant Dis. & Pests & their Treatment in Florida Q. Bull. Department of Agriculture vol. 32 No. 3. 5
    4. 1987
      Modern Zoophytology.
      Science 25 September (Book Reviews section) 1626/3

Originally published as part of the entry for zoophyte, n.

zoophytology, n. was revised in June 2017.

zoophytology, n. was last modified in July 2023.