1. a scientist or botanist who studies ferns and other pteridophytes
Usage: specialized field in botany

Examples

• The pteridologist examined the rare fern species found in the tropical rainforest.
• Dr. Chen is a pteridologist who has published numerous papers on fern evolution.
• As a pteridologist, she spent years cataloging the pteridophyte collection at the botanical garden.
• The pteridologist identified three previously unknown fern varieties during the expedition.
• Many pteridologists focus on understanding how ferns reproduce through spores.