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What is the study of plant life called?

  1. Ornithology

  2. Herpetology

  3. Botany

  4. Ichthyology

The correct answer is: Botany

Botany is the study of plant life, including their structure, growth, reproduction, and classification. This sets it apart from the other options as ornithology is the study of birds, herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians, and ichthyology is the study of fish. Each of these fields focuses on a specific group of organisms, while botany is solely dedicated to the study of plants.