Glossary: I

The branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish.

Cryptocaryon Irritans Paracite (or ich)

Identification

Instant message (forum lingo)

International Marine Aquarium Conference.

In my honest opinion (forum lingo)

In my opinion (forum lingo)

Animals with no backbones. This group includes mollusks, crustaceans, worms, corals, and composes a large number of reef inhabitants.

Instant Ocean, a brand of salt mix

A trace element found in seawater necessary in small quantities for some reef invertebrates, particularly corals and clams.

Internet Relay Chat, a chat room protocol used for the #NanoReef chat room.