Shells Of The World

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