conchology
the branch of zoology dealing with the shells of mollusks.
Origin of conchology
1Other words from conchology
- con·cho·log·i·cal [kong-kuh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌkɒŋ kəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjective
- con·cho·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
- con·chol·o·gist, noun
Words Nearby conchology
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How to use conchology in a sentence
The vicinity had been carefully scanned for its drift specimens, and fresh-water conchology.
Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820 | Henry Rowe SchoolcraftIts sides produce many species to enrich our fresh-water conchology.
Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820 | Henry Rowe SchoolcraftThe fresh-water conchology of the lakes and rivers visited was often attractive, when other objects excited little interest.
Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820 | Henry Rowe SchoolcraftHe was a faithful student of natural science, devoting himself especially to ornithology and conchology.
Siam | George B. BaconThe species described in Mineral conchology are found in the blue marl, at Folkstone, and in the chalk.
A Conchological Manual | George Brettingham Sowerby
British Dictionary definitions for conchology
/ (kɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪ) /
the study and collection of mollusc shells
Derived forms of conchology
- conchological (ˌkɒŋkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective
- conchologist, noun
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