A marvellously illustrated natural history of the worlds 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.
ISBN | 9780691248271 |
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Format | Hardback |
Number of Pages | 240 |
Published | 08/04/2024 |
Publisher | PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Dimensions | 17.50 × 24.80 cm |