carpologist

/ˈkɑrpəˌlɒdʒɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A specialist in the study of fossil fish, especially those preserved in rocks.

“The paleontologist consulted a carpologist to identify the ancient fish fossil.”

Synonyms

  • fossil fish specialist
  • ichthyologist

Antonyms

  • aquatic biologist
  • fish farmer