American Malacological Society
| Formation | 1931 |
|---|---|
| Type | not-for-profit membership scientific society |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, USA |
President | Jingchun Li |
| Website | ams |
The American Malacological Society (AMS) is a scientific organization devoted to the study of mollusks, including snails, clams, octopuses, and related animals. Founded in 1931, it is one of North America's oldest and most prominent organizations dedicated to malacology, the branch of zoology that deals with mollusks.