👉 Bryology is a scientific discipline that focuses on the study of the plants and animals that live in and around bodies of water. It involves the analysis of DNA sequences found within these organisms, which can be used to identify plant species, determine their evolutionary history, and even predict how they will respond to changes in their environment. The term "bryology" is a portmanteau of "bryon," meaning "water," and "biology," referring to the study or science of