conchometer

/kɑŋkəˈmɛtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device for measuring or recording the opening and closing of a conch shell.

“The marine biologist used a conchometer to study the behavior of the sea snails.”

Synonyms

  • conch gauge
  • shell timer

Antonyms

  • conchometer stopper
  • shell pause device