What is another word for pteridology?
Pronunciation: [tˌɛɹɪdˈɒləd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
Pteridology is the study of ferns and their related plants. Some synonyms for pteridology include fern biology, fern study, and the study of ferns. The study of pteridophytes is also an alternative term that refers to the genus of vascular plants including ferns. Pteridophytology is another term that describes the study of this group of plants. Other related terms include spore plants, nonflowering plants, and cryptogamic plants. Although these synonyms are not used as commonly as pteridology, they provide an alternative way to refer to the study of ferns and their relatives.
