phobias






 

Question by  Torra (1)

What is the correct term for the fear of seaweed? Is there a term for a fear of lake weeds?

 
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Answer by  janeplowmanwindstreamnet (292)

I believe the term phytophobia would apply to both seaweed and lakeweeds. Since both plant species are under water I don't think there would be a difference.

 
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Answer by  tellitlykitis (17)

There is no unique psychological term for fear of seaweed or lake weed. They would fall under "Phytophobia", which is fear of plants.

 
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