Shells of the World : A Natural History PDF
by M. G. Harasewych
Part of the A Guide to Every Family series
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Description
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
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:PDF
- Pages:240 pages
- Publisher:Princeton University Press
- Publication Date:09/04/2024
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- ISBN:9780691248257
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Information
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:PDF
- Pages:240 pages
- Publisher:Princeton University Press
- Publication Date:09/04/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9780691248257
