malacology
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Example:Conchology and malacology share common elements but also have distinct focuses in their study of marine and potentially land mollusks.
Definition:the study of shells, especially those of mollusks, and can sometimes overlap with malacology but is more focused on the study of the physical characteristics and morphology of shells.
From conchology
Example:Bivalvology is a subset of malacology that focuses specifically on bivalve mollusks.
Definition:the specialized field of malacology dealing with bivalve mollusks, which have two-part shells, like oysters, mussels, and clams.
From bivalvology
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