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ichthyology

Ichthyology is the branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish, including bony fish (Osteichthyes), cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes), and jawless fish (Agnatha). According to FishBase, 35,800 species of fish had been described as of March 2025.

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Ichthyology is the scientific study of fish, covering all major groups from jawless fish to bony and cartilaginous fish like sharks. Understanding fish is important because they represent an enormous portion of animal diversity on Earth, with over 35,800 known species that play crucial roles in aquatic ecosystems and human societies.

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History
1500 BC–40 AD
335 BC–80 AD
European Renaissance
16th–17th century
Modern era
Modern publications
Organizations
Notable ichthyologists
Paleoichthyologists
Non-academic ichthyologists
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