The Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland is a British-based society concerned with the study of
molluscs and their shells. It was founded in 1876, and is one of the oldest such societies in the world. It is a registered UK charity (no 208205) that anyone can join. It promotes the study of molluscs and their conservation, through meetings, publications, workshops, field meetings, and distribution recording schemes.
Journals
Two periodicals are published by the society:
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Journal of Conchology'' – a scientific publication issued twice a year
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Mollusc World'' – the magazine of the Society, previously known as ''The Conchologists' Newsletter'', and issued three times a year
See also
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Netherlands Malacological Society The Nederlandse Malacologische Vereniging (NMV), known in English as the Netherlands Malacological Society or the Dutch Malacological Society, is a non-profit organisation based in the Netherlands. It is a society devoted to malacology (the study o ...
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Malacological Society of London
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Stella Turk
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Arthur Erskine Ellis
Arthur Erskine Ellis (1 October 1902 – 28 February 1983), often known as A.E. Ellis, was a British scientist, biologist and naturalist. Ellis is best known for his large number of malacological publications, including some which became ess ...
References
External links
Conchsoc.org: official Conchological Society of Great Britain & Ireland website
Conchological societies
Scientific organisations based in the United Kingdom
Scientific organizations established in 1876
1876 establishments in the United Kingdom
Non-profit organisations based in the United Kingdom
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