08-31-2024, 01:36 AM
pdf | 169.64 MB | English | Isbn:9780691248257 | Author: M. G. Harasewych | Year: 2024
About ebook: Shells of the World: A Natural History
Quote: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