Shells of the World: A Natural History (A Guide to Every Family)
$10.00M. G. Harasewych
English | 2024 | PDF | 241 Pages
ISBNs: B0CMKJJNPQ, 0691248273, 9780691248271, 978-0-691-24827-1, 978-0691248271, 978-0-691-24825-7, 978-0691248257, 9780691248257
A marvelously illustrated natural history of the world’s mollusks
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
