Definitions for malacology
ˌmæl əˈkɒl ə dʒimala·col·o·gy

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1. malacologynoun

   the branch of zoology that studies the structure and behavior of mollusks

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1. malacologynoun

   the study of molluscs

2. Etymology: malacologie, contraction of malacozoologie, from taxonomic name Malacozoa + French -ologie (equivalent to -ology), Malacozoa being in turn from μαλακός + ζῷον.

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1. Malacology

   Malacology is the branch of invertebrate zoology that deals with the study of the Mollusca (mollusks or molluscs), the second-largest phylum of animals in terms of described species after the arthropods. Mollusks include snails and slugs, clams, and cephalopods, along with numerous other kinds, many of which have shells. One division of malacology, conchology, is devoted to the study of mollusk shells. Malacology derives from Ancient Greek μαλακός (malakós) 'soft', and -λογία (-logía). Fields within malacological research include taxonomy, ecology and evolution. Applied malacology studies medical, veterinary, and agricultural applications; for example, mollusks as vectors of disease, as in schistosomiasis. Archaeology employs malacology to understand the evolution of the climate, the biota of the area, and the usage of the site. In 1681, Filippo Bonanni wrote the first book ever published that was solely about seashells, the shells of marine mollusks. The book was entitled: Ricreatione dell' occhio e dela mente nell oservation' delle Chiociolle, proposta a' curiosi delle opere della natura, &c. In 1868, the German Malacological Society was founded. Zoological methods are used in malacological research. Malacological field methods and laboratory methods (such as collecting, documenting and archiving, and molecular techniques) were summarized by Sturm et al. (2006).

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1. malacology

   Malacology is the branch of zoology that deals with the study of mollusks, a diverse group of invertebrates that includes squids, octopuses, clams, snails, and slugs. This field of study involves research and analysis of their anatomy, behavior, classification, habits, distribution, and ecology.

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1. Malacologynoun

   the science which relates to the structure and habits of mollusks

2. Etymology: [Gr. malako`s soft + -logy: cf. F. malacologie.]

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1. Malacology

   Malacology is the branch of invertebrate zoology that deals with the study of the Mollusca, the second-largest phylum of animals in terms of described species after the arthropods. Mollusks include snails and slugs, clams, octopus and squid, and numerous other kinds, many of which have shells. One division of malacology, conchology, is devoted to the study of mollusk shells. Malacology drives from Greek μαλακός, malakos, "soft"; and -λογία, -logia. Fields within malacological research include taxonomy, ecology and evolution. Applied malacology studies medical, veterinary, and agricultural applications, for example mollusks as vectors of disease, as in schistosomiasis. Archaeology employs malacology to understand the evolution of the climate, the biota of the area, and the usage of the site. In 1681, Filippo Bonanni wrote the first book ever published that was solely about seashells, the shells of marine mollusks. The book was entitled: Ricreatione dell' occhio e dela mente nell oservation' delle Chiociolle, proposta a' curiosi delle opere della natura, &c.. In 1868, the German Malacological Society was founded. Obvious zoological methods are used also in malacological research. Various malacological field methods and laboratory methods were summarized by Sturm et al..

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1. Malacology

   mal-a-kol′o-ji, n. the branch of natural history which treats of the structure and habits of molluscs.—adj. Mal′acoid, soft-bodied.—n. Malacol′ogist. [Gr. malakos, soft, logia, a discourse.]

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=malacology
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Malacology
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malacology
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malacology
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=malacology
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=malacology