Shells of the World: A Natural History (Guide to Every Family, 10) - Hardcover

Buch 9 von 9: A Guide to Every Family

Harasewych, M G

 
9780691248271: Shells of the World: A Natural History (Guide to Every Family, 10)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0691248273 ISBN 13: 9780691248271
Verlag: Princeton University Press, 2024

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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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Verlag
Princeton University Press
Erscheinungsdatum
2024
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0691248273
ISBN 13 
9780691248271
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Anzahl der Seiten
240
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