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The Little Book of Shells M. G. Harasewych

The Little Book of Shells By M. G. Harasewych

The Little Book of Shells by M. G. Harasewych


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The Little Book of Shells introduces you to 75 exquisite examples from around the world.

The Little Book of Shells Summary

The Little Book of Shells: Gems of Nature by M. G. Harasewych

Dip into the intriguing world of shells with this beautifully illustrated guide to 75 weird and wonderful examples.

When we pick up a shell on the beach, we notice its beautiful shape or attractive colours, but how often do we consider what it tells us about the creature that made it, and the evolutionary journey that led to its particular characteristics?

This book introduces you to the extraordinary variety of forms into which molluscs mould their shells, and the impressive types of external protection they have developed for a range of habitats.

Intricate structures shown here range from the tapering whorls of a triangular nutmeg to the spectacular spines of the Venus Comb Murex, from the spiral chambers of a nautilus to the frilly ribs of the wedding cake venus.

These distinctive features of shells not only tell us about their genealogy, but also serve as an archive of the animal's life, indicating its size, habitat and growth pattern. And this gallery of pearl oysters, periwinkles, cowries and many more illustrates how shells can be as delicate as porcelain, coloured with iridescent pastels, or boldly patterned with a glossy sheen.

The Little Book of Shells combines stunning images with fascinating facts in a handy format, equipping you with all you need to know to identify and understand the subtlety and intricacy of each shell you encounter during walks on the beach.

About M. G. Harasewych

M. G. Harasewych is an Emeritus Curator of the Department of Invertebrate Zoology at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., which houses one of the world's largest mollusk collections. He has discovered a variety of new species and written widely for journals and periodicals, and authored the bestseller Shells: Jewels from the Sea in 1989.

Fabio Moretzsohn is Visiting Assistant Professor of Invertebrate Zoology and Biology, Department of Life Sciences, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. He is one of the authors of the Encyclopedia of Texas Seashells.

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GOR011823971
9780711252691
0711252696
The Little Book of Shells: Gems of Nature by M. G. Harasewych
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Quarto Publishing PLC
20200526
176
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