noun as in strong fondness

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Example:Dr. Andrews specialized in conchometry and used her conchometer to classify different shell species.

Definition:The science or practice of measuring conch shells using a conchometer.

From conchometry

Example:The conchologist used the conchometer in her laboratory to examine the precise measurements of each shell species.

Definition:The study of shells, particularly mollusk shells and their origin, structure, distribution, etc.

From conchology