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bryology

/ˈbraɪɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does bryology mean?

noun

The study of mosses and other bryophytes, including their structure, classification, and distribution. It is a branch of botany that deals with the biology and ecology of these non-vascular plants.

Example

"The botanist spent years studying bryology and became an expert in the field."

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