Definition of "conchology" [con•chol•o•gy]

• The branch of zoology that deals with the study of mollusks and shells. (noun)

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• "In the end, the natural-history collection earned the approval of some of America’s top scientists, including Silliman, who praised Wood’s thoroughness: “Mr. Wood was indefatigable for many months in completing the herpetology of China; the conchology is fully represented,” and there are “some remarkably fine carbonates of copper, both nodular and radiated.”"
• ""Why can't you call things by their right names, and say 'conchology'?" asked Ernest quietly."
• "Conchology, Inc. - Official Shell Website (French, German) www. conchology.be"