Binding: Hardcover
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
Title: Shells Of The World A Natural History
Author(s): Harasewych M. G.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Barcode: 9780691248271
Pages: 240 Pages, 300 Color Illus.
Publication Date: 4/9/2024
Series: A Guide to Every Family
Category: Sea Life & The Seashore