Author: Harasewych, M.G.
Title: Shells of the World: A Natural History
Description: Princeton University Press 2024 240, 300 col illus. . HB. NEW. . 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. [9780691248271]

Keywords: Mollusca; Molluscs; Sea Life; Sea Shells; Sea Shore


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