Shells of the World: A Natural History

nA marvelously illustrated natural history of the world's mollusks n nMollusks 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. nn n- Features hundreds of beautiful color photos, depicting both the live animals and their shells n- Discusses mollusk evolution, anatomy, life cycles, behavior, and ecology n- Describes unique characteristics, distribution, habitat, and size n- Provides valuable insights into the conservation of the world's marine mollusks n- Ideal for malacologists and shell collectors everywhere