Shells of the World: A Natural History

Everything about Marine & Freshwater Biology

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A marvelously illustrated natural history of the world’s mollusks... Show more

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Product description

Series	A Guide to Every Family
Author	M. G. Harasewych
Language	English
ISBN	9780691248271
Publisher	Princeton University Press
Pages	240
Size	17,4 x 24,8 cm
Format	Hardcover
Images	Colour images and distribution maps
Year published	2024

Mollusks are invertebrate animals with a remarkable natural history and a rich fossil record, and their shells are prized for their breathtaking variety and exquisite beauty. Shells of the World provides a wide-ranging look at the incredible diversity of marine mollusks. An informative introduction outlines the lineages covered, followed by a directory section, split into classes, that profiles a broad selection of different taxa to give a sense of their sheer numbers and variety.

Features hundreds of beautiful color photos, depicting both the live animals and their shells
Discusses mollusk evolution, anatomy, life cycles, behavior, and ecology
Describes unique characteristics, distribution, habitat, and size
Provides valuable insights into the conservation of the world’s marine mollusks
Ideal for malacologists and shell collectors everywhere

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