Conchological Society of Great Britain & Ireland
UK-based scientific society
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The Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland is a British-based learned society concerned with the study of molluscs and their shells. Founded in 1876, it 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.[1]
Journals
Two periodicals are published by the society:[2]
- Journal of Conchology â a scientific publication issued twice a year
- Mollusc World â the magazine of the Society, previously known as The Conchologists' Newsletter, and issued three times a year
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