bryology
/braɪˈɑlədʒi/
noun
- The branch of botany that deals with the study of mosses, liverworts, and hornworts (bryophytes).
- He decided to major in bryology after a hiking trip sparked his interest in mosses.
- Bryology is a specialized field that focuses on non-flowering plants.
- Advances in bryology have helped scientists understand how plants colonized land.