Definition

Relating to the study of mollusks, which are soft-bodied animals like snails and clams.

Example

The malacological research focused on the diverse species of snails found in the region.

Conversation

Did you know that there's a whole field of study called malacological research?

Really? What does that involve?

It focuses on the study of mollusks, like snails and clams.

That sounds fascinating! I never thought about how much there is to learn about them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Malacological → It is formed from "malako-" (from Greek "malakos", meaning soft) and "-logy" (from Greek "logia", meaning study of). The word refers to the study of soft-bodied animals, particularly mollusks.

Memory Tip

Think of 'soft' ('malako-') to remember that 'malacological' relates to the study of soft-bodied creatures like mollusks.

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