Shells of the World: A Natural History

M G Harasewych

A marvellously illustrated natural history of the world's molluscs.

Molluscs 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 molluscs. 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 colour photos, depicting both the live animals and their shells
• Discusses mollusc evolution, anatomy, life cycles, behaviour, 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

240 pages.

Hardback £25.00 £22.99