Native Shells of Aotearoa (Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series) - Hardcover

Bruce Marshall

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1991165536 ISBN 13: 9781991165534

Publisher: Te Papa Press, 2023

Synopsis

A HANDY INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIQUE SHELLS OF AOTEAROA

Part of the Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series, this accessible introduction to a range of the aquatic and terrestrial shell-bearing molluscs encountered in New Zealand is written by two experts from our national museum, Te Papa.

It features over 160 species, from chitons and mussels to snails and limpets and also offers insights into the museum's fieldwork and collections.

The book is charmingly illustrated with digital reproductions from photographs of Te Papa's vast collection of specimens. It's the perfect companion for the outdoors and for browsing at home or on holiday.

About this title

About the Author

Bruce Marshall is a malacologist (shell expert) who has worked at Te Papa, and the previous National Museum, since 1976. As collection manager of molluscs, Bruce is responsible for several million specimens representing more than 4,700 New Zealand species. Kerry Walton is Curator Invertebrates at Te Papa and PhD candidate in the Department of Zoology, University of Otago.

Edition details

• Publisher: Te Papa Press
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1991165536
• ISBN 13: 9781991165534
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 136