Main Categories of Available Resources
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Publications
Full members receive 'Mollusc World', 'Journal of Conchology' and 'Members's Guide' as part of their annual subscription. The Society's magazine, 'Mollusc World' is normally issued three times a year, and 'Journal of Conchology' twice a year.
Occasional special publications, in the format of the Journal are issued: these are offered to members at a reduced price. To date there have been three Special Publications:
'Marine Mollusca described by John Gwyn Jeffreys, with location of type material', issued February 1980;
'Molluscan Conservation: A Strategy for the 21st. Century', issued June 1998;
'Molluscan Biodiversity and Conservation', issued July 2004.
Back numbers of many of the publications are available to purchase.
Abstracts of papers in 'Journal of Conchology'
The abstracts available from this website are:
Aids to Identification
Among the resources included is the online "Encyclopedia of British Molluscs". This section of the website aims to provide an overview of the variety of different forms and also give more information on individual species. At the moment it covers mainly marine species. As well as excellent images, it provides descriptions of the shell, habitat and ecology details, key features and distribution maps. Please note that it is still under development.
Other resources are available from the top menu of this page, and include:–
An illustrated beginners' guide to common garden molluscs.
An illustrated key to the family Vertiginidae.
An online guide to fresh- and brackish-water gastropods.
It is hoped to extend this section in the future.
Book Lists
The lists include those books recommended by many as useful for identifying molluscs.
Fun Pages
These pages take a light-hearted look at molluscs and include rhymes, poetry, quotations, anecdotes and cartoons connected with molluscs.
Glossaries of Molluscan Terms
Glossaries of terms with some diagrams are available.
Habitat Lists of Molluscs in Britain and Ireland
Many species of mollusc are associated with particular habitats. This resource provides access to pages covering the main types of habitat. By following the links you will reach a list of the common species associated with that habitat.
Links to Other Organisations
Links to other organisations with similar interests or which some members have found useful.
Materials & Equipment
A list of suppliers of materials and equipment which many members have found useful for obtaining equipment and materials required in connection with their conchological interests.
Members' Interests
Many members have a main conchological interest, and some also have a general interest in some other ancillary conchological subject. Such subjects include things like conchological books, cooking molluscs, prose or poetry about mollusc, captive breeding, shell artifacts, shells on stamps, shell craft. Articles on these and other similar subjects are included here.
News
News items of molluscan interest. These are gathered from many sources and in order to keep them topical, the webmaster would be grateful to receive items by email. Please quote the source and provide a headline and brief details.
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Projects
Current and recent Society projects on conservation and recording topics
- The status of Phenacolimax major in the U.K.
- Survey of Malacolimax tenellus in the U.K.
- Monitoring the spread of the alien snail Hygromia cinctella in gardens
- The current distribution of the American slipper limpet, Crepidula fornicata
Recording
Brief history of biological recording in the Society, why recording molluscs is important and how to submit your records. Also includes details of biological recording software.
Research Grants
Subject to the availability of funds the society may make grants for projects promoting the objectives of the society. Preference will be given to projects which focus on molluscan biogeography, ecology, taxonomy, conservation or palaeontology.
Sales
Back numbers of many of the publications are available to purchase; also postcards and some Papers for Students. Occasionally second-hand copies of older publications are available. If you are seeking something in particular, or just have a general enquiry, please email: sales@conchsoc.org
Slug Control
There is more to slug control than a packet of pellets. There are options here for all situations. Dr Bill Symondson's article covers the identification of slug pest species, chemical and non-chemical methods of controlling slug pests, resistant plant varieties, and how to encourage natural predators.
You will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to read this item. If you do not have a copy, it is available as a free download by clicking on the logo below.
When you have a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the title "Slug Control" above, to read the article.
A recent development has been the use of Ferric Phosphate pellets. These have the advantage of having been approved by the Soil Association for use in organic horticulture and agriculture.
Ferric Phosphate interfers with digestion, causing the slug to stop eating almost immediately. It dies 3–6 days later. Read Ferric Phosphate Fact Sheet.
Suppliers of Ferric Phosphate based pellets – Approved for organic farming under EEC Directive 2092/91.