what is an itchyologist and what do they do?

Answer 1

A zoologist who specializes in the study of FISH.
It can be any aspect of fish biology.
Ichthyology is taught in the department of zoology as a special subject of study and research.

Answer 2

Ichthyologist. As the name says, one that studies fish. I have known and worked with several. They are primarily occupied with collecting, identifying, categorizing, classifying and preserving fish. An ichthyologist is also a fish taxonomist. Those that get their PhD are usually professors that teach biology, zoology, fish disease and pathology, physiology and some times fisheries topics like aquaculture.

Most of them spend a fair amount of time in the "field" collecting. Then a good amount of time working up those collections. So, you best not have an aversion to formalin.

Answer 3

They study fish.
Botonist=plants
Zoologist=animals
ichthyologist=fish

Ichthyology (from Greek: , ikhthu, "fish"; and , logos, "knowledge") is the branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish. This includes skeletal fish (Osteichthyes), cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes), and jawless fish (Agnatha). An estimated 25,000 fish species exist, comprising a majority of vertebrates. While a majority of species have probably been discovered and described, approximately 250 new species are officially described by science each year.

Answer 4

I'd guess that an "itchyologist" studies itches. An ichthyologist studies fishes. Actually, I've known a couple who would invite female students to their apartments to see theit "itchings", though. Or however you spell it.

Answer 5

You can find lots about this profession if you change the spelling just a little.

Ichthyologist: studies fish

Answer 6

these are scientists who specialize in the study of fishes: fish biology, taxonomy, behavior, etc