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PRONUNCIATION OF CONCHOLOGY

conchology  [kɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONCHOLOGY

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Conchology is a noun.
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WHAT DOES CONCHOLOGY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

conchology

Conchology

Conchology is the study of mollusc shells. Conchology is one aspect of malacology, the study of molluscs; however, malacology is the study of molluscs as whole organisms, whereas conchology is confined to the study of their shells. It includes the study of land and freshwater mollusc shells as well as seashells and extends to the study of a gastropod's operculum. Conchology is now sometimes seen as an archaic study, because relying on only one aspect of an organism's morphology can be misleading. However, a shell often gives at least some insight into molluscan taxonomy, and historically the shell was often the only part of exotic species that was available for study. Even in current museum collections it is common for the dry material to greatly exceed the amount of material that is preserved whole in alcohol. Conchologists mainly deal with four molluscan orders: the gastropods, bivalves, Polyplacophora and Scaphopoda. Cephalopods only have small internal shells, with the exception of the Nautiloidea. Some groups, such as the sea slug nudibranchs, have lost their shells altogether, while in others it has been replaced by a protein support structure.

Definition of conchology in the English dictionary

The definition of conchology in the dictionary is the study and collection of mollusc shells.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONCHOLOGY


arcology
ɑːˈkɒlədʒɪ
biopsychology
ˌbaɪəʊsaɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
ecology
ɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
ecotoxicology
ˌiːkəʊˌtɒksɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
ethnomusicology
ˌɛθnəʊmjuːzɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
gynaecology
ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
immunopharmacology
ˌɪmjʊnəʊsəˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒɪ
lexicology
ˌlɛksɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
musicology
ˌmjuːzɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
mycology
maɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
neuropsychology
ˌnjʊərəʊsaɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
oncology
ɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪ
palaeoecology
ˌpælɪəʊɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
paleoecology
ˌpælɪəʊɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
pharmacology
ˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒɪ
phycology
faɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
psychology
saɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
psychopharmacology
ˌsaɪkəʊˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒɪ
toxicology
ˌtɒksɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
trichology
trɪˈkɒlədʒɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONCHOLOGY

concha
conchae
conchal
conchate
conche
conchie
conchies
conchiferous
conchiform
conchiglie
conchiolin
conchitis
concho
Conchobar
conchoid
conchoidal
conchoidally
conchological
conchologist
conchy

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONCHOLOGY

anthology
anthropology
archaeology
astrology
biology
biotechnology
genealogy
geology
information technology
methodology
microbiology
mythology
neurology
pathology
phonology
physiology
radiology
sociology
technology
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Synonyms and antonyms of conchology in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «conchology» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

贝类学
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Translator English - Spanish

conchology
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conchology
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conchology
380 millions of speakers
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conchology
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conchology
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conchology
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Translator English - Bengali

শঙ্খবিদ্যা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

conchyliologie
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Conchology
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conchology
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Translator English - Japanese

conchology
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

conchology
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Translator English - Javanese

Conchology
85 millions of speakers
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conchology
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சங்கு பற்றிய ஆய்வு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शिरोभूषण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

conchology
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

conchiliologia
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conchology
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Translator English - Ukrainian

conchology
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conchology
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conchology
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conchology
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Conchology
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Conchology
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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONCHOLOGY»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about conchology

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONCHOLOGY»

Discover the use of conchology in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to conchology and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Exotic Conchology: Or, Figures and Descriptions of Rare, ...
Six plates feature shells from Elizabeth Bligh's (VI, XI, XVIII, XXII, XXIV, XVII) and the Brodrip collections.
William Swainson, Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanely, 1841
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General conchology; or, A description of shells, arranged ...
William Wood. WHITISH TELLEN. 54. Tellina albicans. T. testa albida, fascia Candida ; intvs flora. Linn. Gruel. p. 3238. Shell whitish, banded ; within yellow. Guaft.pl. 77. f.H. Gualtieri has figured this species, but has not mentioned its country.
William Wood, 1815
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Introduction to the study of conchology
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF CONCHOLOGY. CHAPTER I. PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS. Aristotle appears to be the first writer of eminence on shells that we are acquainted with * : he formed them into three divisions, ...
Samuel Brookes, 1815
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Manual of Conchology: Second Series: Pulmonata...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
George Washington Tryon, Henry Augustus Pilsbry, Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelp, 2012
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Introduction to the Study of Conchology
Introduction To The Study Of Conchology: Describing The Orders, Genera, And Species Of Shells was published in 1825. John Mawe produced the first book giving a żhow toż approach to the subject.
J. Mawe, 2008
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Bibliography of North American Conchology previous to the ...
W. G. B.] Mayo, C. — Conchology for Schools. New York. Goodrich, S. G. — A Pictorial Natural History for the use of Schools. Boston, 1851. Wyatt, TIiOS. — A Synopsis of Natural History, embracing the Natural History of Animals, with human ...
W. G. Binney, 1863
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Manual of Conchology Structural and Systematic
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Henry A. Pilsbry, George Washington Tryon, 2009
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A manual of conchology: according to the system laid down by ...
according to the system laid down by Lamarck, with the late improvements by De Blainville exemplified and arranged for the use of students Thomas Wyatt, Thomas Wyatt (A. M.). Paludina vivipara. Paludina unicolor. P. achatina. P. impura.
Thomas Wyatt, Thomas Wyatt (A. M.), 1838
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List of American writers on recent conchology. With the ...
Also published in Contributions to Conchology, p. 189.Notice of a reversed Cyclostoma, (Read August 20th, 1850.) Vol. iv, p. 32. 1851. Also published in Contributions to Conchology, p. 194. On the value of the Shells of Mollusca, for the ...
George Washington Tryon, 1861
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A glossary of a thousand-and-one terms used in conchology
Katalog/Führer - Zoologie - Glossar - Mollusken.
Winifred H. Arnold, 1965

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONCHOLOGY»

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Mini golf but mighty fun: Where to play
9 are a challenge (it's par 3) and the Conchology Misting Volcano at Hole No. 14 lightly sprays players with water and provides much-needed ... «The News Journal, Jul 15»
2
Blue plaque honour for Cambrian Pottery founder Lewis Weston …
He was also well-respected for his published works on botany and conchology, the study of mollusc shells. Dillwyn became High Sheriff of ... «South Wales Evening Post, May 15»
3
Why there is more to shells than pretty sandcastle decorations
Malacology (the study of molluscs) and conchology (the study of shells) aren't disciplines noted for their excitement. Yet the stories in Spirals in ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
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Local history: The reverend's treasured herbarium
Fowler's "scope included geology, conchology, meteorology, and especially systematic biology," said Stephen R. Clayden in Dictionary of ... «The Kingston Whig-Standard, Apr 15»
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WTF: What's With the Dome-Topped Mansion on St. Paul?
... Guide to Burlington Neighborhoods, Doc Hickok spent the last three decades of his life engaged in his hobbies: astronomy and conchology. «Seven Days, Mar 15»
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Nature Watch: How to determine if a land snail is right- or left-handed
And the study of mollusk shells is called conchology. The shells are the external skeletons of the animal to which the muscles adhere, serving ... «lehighvalleylive.com, Mar 15»
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Grappling with Demons
... the way to elevate his performance and grasp of various subjects, including ornithology, conchology, stamp collecting, filmmaking and pilotry. «The Delaware County Daily Times, Nov 14»
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'Foxcatcher' looks at an odd intersection of wealth, sports and crime
John Eleuthère du Pont was a published ornithologist, a prominent philatelist, a student of conchology (the study of mollusks), a philanthropist, ... «Newsday, Nov 14»
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Bloomsbury Auctions' Comprehensive November Bibliophile Sale
Of note in the Science, Natural History and Sporting section is Samuel Brookes' - An Introduction to the Study of Conchology, a first edition with ... «Fine Books & Collections Magazine, Oct 14»
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Conchologists converge for national convention
Shuller said the conference serves awareness of conchology. “The interesting thing about shell clubs and Conchologists of America, it's a really ... «Lumina News, Aug 14»

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