A Natural History of Shells Paperback / softback
by Geerat Vermeij
Part of the Princeton Science Library series
Paperback / softback
Description
From “one of the master naturalists of our time” (American Scientist), a fascinating exploration of what seashells reveal about biology, evolution, and the history of lifeGeerat Vermeij wrote this celebration of shells to share his enthusiasm for these supremely elegant creations and what they can teach us about nature.
Most popular books on shells emphasize the identification of species, but Vermeij uses shells as a way to explore major ideas in biology.
How are shells built? How do they work? And how did they evolve? With lucidity and charm, the MacArthur-winning evolutionary biologist reveals how shells give us insights into the lives of animals today and in the distant geological past.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:236 pages, 131 b/w illus.
- Publisher:Princeton University Press
- Publication Date:28/09/2021
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- ISBN:9780691229249
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:236 pages, 131 b/w illus.
- Publisher:Princeton University Press
- Publication Date:28/09/2021
- Category:
- ISBN:9780691229249
