malacology

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Definition of malacology in English English dictionary

the study of molluscs

The science which relates to the structure and habits of mollusks

{i} branch of zoology that studies mollusks

Related Terms

malacologist

A person who studies molluscs, who specializes in malacology

malacologist

{i} scientist of malacology; expert in malacology

malacologist

One versed in the science of malacology

Hyphenation

mal·a·co·lo·gy

Etymology

[ "ma-l&-'kä-l&-jE ] (noun.) 1836. French malacologie, contraction of malacozoologie, from New Latin Malacozoa, zoological group including soft-bodied animals + French -logie -logy.