Malacology Malacology Malacology is the branch of invertebrate zoology that deals with the study of the Mollusca (mollusks or molluscs), the second-largest phylum of animals in terms of described species after the arthropods. Mollusks include snails and slugs, clams, octopus and squid, and numerous other kinds, many of which have shells. One division of malacology, conchology, is devoted to the study of mollusk shells. Malacology derives from Greek , "malakos", "soft"; and , "-logia". Fields within malacological research include taxonomy, ecology and evolution. Applied malacology studies medical, veterinary, and agricultural applications, for example mollusks as vectors of disease, as in schistosomiasis.
European Federation for Primatology of primates which belong to these institutions account for about 2000 non-human primates. The purpose of the Federation is: The aims of all affiliated societies or groups are identical to those of the International Primatological Society, IPS: Protection of captive primates, i.e. the improvement of their well-being, is one of the most important activities within EFP. Therefore, EFP promotes dialogue with all people involved in primatology and studies providing scientific evidence on primate welfare issues. The EFP is a member of IPS. The Secretary is nominated to the President of the IPS for appointment as the Regional Secretary for Europe