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Bibliographic Details

Title: Guide to Seashells of the World : A Complete Reference Guide to Shells
Publisher: Philips
Publication Date: 2004
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0540085669
ISBN 13: 9780540085668
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: very_good

About this title

Synopsis

A fascinating and informative guide to the seashells of the world, illustrated with highly detailed and attractive artworks. More than 1,000 species are illustrated, making this the most comprehensive guide available at a comparable price.This easy-to-use identification guide covers a wide range of shells, from the commonest to the most beautiful and coveted. Shells from all parts of the world - from the Gulf of Alaska to the Cape of Good Hope - are described.The introductory section covers molluscs and their classification, terminology, collecting shells and conservation issues, and contains an invaluable identification key.In the identification section, some 1,200 species are described with great detail and clarity. The description of each species, which is always on the same spread as its illustration, gives the size, distribution, colour and characteristic features of the shell.Main map scale:

About the Author

The author A. P. H. Oliver has collected shells for many years in various parts of the world and has an extensive private collection, which was the source for many of the illustrations in this book.