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conchology
[ kong-kol-uh-jee ]
noun
- the branch of zoology dealing with the shells of mollusks.
conchology
/ kɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪ; ˌkɒŋkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /
noun
- the study and collection of mollusc shells
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Derived Forms
- conˈchologist, noun
- conchological, adjective
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Other Words From
- con·cho·log·i·cal [kong-k, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
- concho·logi·cal·ly adverb
- con·cholo·gist noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of conchology1
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Example Sentences
The vicinity had been carefully scanned for its drift specimens, and fresh-water conchology.
Its sides produce many species to enrich our fresh-water Conchology.
The fresh-water conchology of the lakes and rivers visited was often attractive, when other objects excited little interest.
He was a faithful student of natural science, devoting himself especially to ornithology and conchology.
The species described in Mineral Conchology are found in the blue marl, at Folkstone, and in the chalk.
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