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malacology

/mæləˈkɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does malacology mean?

noun

The branch of malacology that deals with the study of mollusks, especially their classification and distribution. The study of mollusks, especially their classification and distribution.

Example

"The marine biologist spent her career studying the diverse species of mollusks, a field of malacology that fascinated her since childhood."

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