Molluscs are invertebrates with a remarkable natural history and rich fossil record, and their shells are prized for their breathtaking variety and exquisite beauty. Shells of the World provides a broad look at the incredible diversity of marine molluscs. An informative introduction describes the lineages covered, followed by a catalog section, divided into classes, which profiles a wide selection of different taxa to give a sense of their great number and variety.
Contains hundreds of beautiful color photos, showing 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 molluscs
Ideal for malacologists and shell collectors everywhere
M. G. Harasewych is research zoologist emeritus and former curator of the Department of Invertebrate Zoology at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History. He is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and is the author (with Fabio Moretzsohn) of The Book of Shells: A Life-Size Guide to Identifying and Classifying Six Hundred Seashells.
Product information
Author: M. G. Harasewych
Subtitle: A natural history
ISBN: 9780691248271
Language: English
Weight: 446 grams
Issued: 2024-04-09
Publisher: PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS
Number of pages: 240