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Shells

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ISBN-10: 8854400939

ISBN-13: 9788854400931

Edition: 2005

Authors: Giorgio Gabbi

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Brimming with superb underwater photographs, hundreds of meticulously drawn color illustrations, tables, and graphs, this volume invites readers to observe the complex and beautiful world of shells more closely. The first part of the book explains how mollusks are formed and analyzes their anatomical structure. The text describes the vital functions of mollusks, including feeding, reproduction, and defense, and is accompanied by vivid photographs that bring to life small dramas of everyday life under water. Essential information for collectors is provided on how to classify, catalogue, and preserve shells. The latter part of the book is an exhaustive field guide to shells of the world,…    
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Book details

List price: $18.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: White Star
Publication date: 9/7/2010
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 168
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English