The scientific study of bryozoa, including their structure, behavior, ecology, and classification.
From Greek 'ktei' (from 'kteis,' comb) referring to bryozoa, combined with '-logy' (study of). This specialized biological field emerged in the 19th century.
Ctetology is a tiny field that few people study, yet bryozoa are everywhere—they've formed fossils that span 500 million years and hold clues to ocean health, making these microscopic architects unexpectedly important!
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