ichthyologist

noun

ich·​thy·​ol·​o·​gist
plural -s
: a specialist in ichthyology

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“Ichthyologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ichthyologist. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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ichthyologist

noun
ich·​thy·​ol·​o·​gist
ˌik-thē-ˈäl-ə-jəst
: a person who specializes in ichthyology

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