malacological
/ˌmæləkəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to the scientific study of mollusks, such as snails, clams, and octopuses.
- The malacological society held a conference about freshwater mussels.
- She published a malacological paper on the evolution of sea snails.
- His malacological research focused on the shells of tropical clams.