conchology

Meanings

• noun

  The scientific study of seashells and their fossil equivalents.

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Variants

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conchological , conchologies , conchologist , conchologists , conchology

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'konchē' meaning 'shell' + '-logia' meaning 'study of'

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Trivia

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1. The largest known conch shell belongs to the Queen Conch and can grow up to 24 inches long.

2. Conch shells have been used as trumpets since ancient times.

3. The word 'conch' is also used to refer to a large edible mollusk that lives in the Caribbean Sea.

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Related Concepts

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1. Malacology: The scientific study of mollusks, including their anatomy, physiology, and classification.

2. Paleontology: The scientific study of life that existed prior to, and sometimes including, the start of the Holocene Epoch (around 11,700 years ago), based on a fossil record.

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Culture

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Conchology has been practiced for centuries, with records dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. Seashells have been used for various purposes such as making jewelry, tools, and even currency. In literature, conchology has been referenced in works like 'Moby Dick' and 'Treasure Island'. In art, seashells have been used as inspiration for sculptures and paintings.

How to Memorize "conchology"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scientist studying seashells under a microscope or examining them in their natural habitat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'conchology' with the image of a seashell or a scientist studying seashells.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'C-O-N-C-H-O-L-O-G-Y' to remember the meaning: 'Study Of Nautilus, Cephalopods, Haliotis, Oysters, Lima, Oliva, Gastropods, Yoldia'

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