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Author : Rykel H. Bruyne
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (134 download)
Download or read book The Complete Encyclopedia of Shells written by Rykel H. Bruyne and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : R. H. De Bruyne
Publisher : Booksales
ISBN 13 : 9789036615143
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (151 download)
Download or read book The complete encyclopedia of shells written by R. H. De Bruyne and published by Booksales. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shells have delighted people throughout the ages. Early navigators brought shells back with them from far-off parts of the globe. Yet even today, whether close to home or on distant shores, a stroll on a beach can often result in beautiful shell finds. Shells have become decorative objects and collectors' items. In The Complete Encyclopedia of Shells you will find pictures and descriptions of a vast array of shells from all over the world. The vast majority of the nearly 100,000 species of mollusks that occur worldwide possess a shell. The true-to-nature photography in this encyclopedia gives you an impression of the best-known species of shell that occur worldwide in both tropical and temperate regions. To make searching easier, the species' groups and the species within those groups, have been arranged alphabetically according to their scientific genus. Particular attention has been paid to include species that can be easily obtained by collectors and vacationers, whether by trading, searching the beach, or purchased across the counter for a reasonable price. The Complete Encyclopedia of Shells is a wonderful work of reference that enables you to identify shells, be it a hobby or a course of serious study. Book jacket.
Author : John Wesley Tunnell
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1603443371
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Texas Seashells: Identification, Ecology, Distribution, and History written by John Wesley Tunnell and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to seashells found in Texas that discusses the historical uses of mollusks and seashells, the history of conchology and malacology in the state, habitats, and other related topics, and provides information for identifying nine hundred species.
Author : Kenneth R. Wye
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ISBN 13 : 9780816027026
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (27 download)
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Shells written by Kenneth R. Wye and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A recognition guide and reference on shells, featuring an illustrated directory of 1,200 shells and shell families, information on habitat, distribution, and conservation, shell buying tips, and advice on maintaining a collection
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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (464 download)
Download or read book The Collectors Encyclopedia of Shells written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : M.G. Harasewych
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022617705X
Total Pages : 658 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (261 download)
Download or read book The Book of Shells written by M.G. Harasewych and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2014-12-10 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who among us hasn’t marveled at the diversity and beauty of shells? Or picked one up, held it to our ear, and then gazed in wonder at its shape and hue? Many a lifelong shell collector has cut teeth (and toes) on the beaches of the Jersey Shore, the Outer Banks, or the coasts of Sanibel Island. Some have even dived to the depths of the ocean. But most of us are not familiar with the biological origin of shells, their role in explaining evolutionary history, and the incredible variety of forms in which they come. Shells are the external skeletons of mollusks, an ancient and diverse phylum of invertebrates that are in the earliest fossil record of multicellular life over 500 million years ago. There are over 100,000 kinds of recorded mollusks, and some estimate that there are over amillion more that have yet to be discovered. Some breathe air, others live in fresh water, but most live in the ocean. They range in size from a grain of sand to a beach ball and in weight from a few grams to several hundred pounds. And in this lavishly illustrated volume, they finally get their full due. The Book of Shells offers a visually stunning and scientifically engaging guide to six hundred of the most intriguing mollusk shells, each chosen to convey the range of shapes and sizes that occur across a range of species. Each shell is reproduced here at its actual size, in full color, and is accompanied by an explanation of the shell’s range, distribution, abundance, habitat, and operculum—the piece that protects the mollusk when it’s in the shell. Brief scientific and historical accounts of each shell and related species include fun-filled facts and anecdotes that broaden its portrait. The Matchless Cone, for instance, or Conus cedonulli, was one of the rarest shells collected during the eighteenth century. So much so, in fact, that a specimen in 1796 was sold for more than six times as much as a painting by Vermeer at the same auction. But since the advent of scuba diving, this shell has become far more accessible to collectors—though not without certain risks. Some species of Conus produce venom that has caused more than thirty known human deaths. The Zebra Nerite, the Heart Cockle, the Indian Babylon, the Junonia, the Atlantic Thorny Oyster—shells from habitats spanning the poles and the tropics, from the highest mountains to the ocean’s deepest recesses, are all on display in this definitive work.
Author : Kenneth R. Wye
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ISBN 13 : 9781875986972
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (869 download)
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Shells written by Kenneth R. Wye and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Arthur Peter Hoblyn Oliver
Publisher : Firefly Books
ISBN 13 : 9781552979433
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (794 download)
Download or read book Guide to Seashells of the World written by Arthur Peter Hoblyn Oliver and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guide to over 1,200 species of seashells from all around the world.
Author : Gary Rosenberg
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ISBN 13 : 9781422315125
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (151 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Seashells written by Gary Rosenberg and published by . This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-use volume of 250 carefully selected species is the perfect resource for everyone, from the beginning shell collector to the serious student. Begins with an intro. that not only explains what mollusks are, but details their biological characteristics and evolution. Some of the mollusks are included because they are the most representative members of their respective families, while others are featured because they possess distinguishing characteristics, such as beauty, rarity, or size. Every entry contains a wealth of engaging and helpful info. Lists each species¿ Latin and common names, size, distribution, and other pertinent facts. Discusses the pervasive role of the seashell in religion, folklore, and mythology worldwide. Full-color illustrations.
Author : S. Peter Dance
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Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book The Collector's Encyclopedia of Shells written by S. Peter Dance and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first reference book to combine comprehensive worldwide coverage of seashells with color photographs closely integrated in the text. The illustrations are reproduced large enough to show not just the general appearance of the shell, but details of surface pattern and texture.
Author : John W. Tunnell
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1603441417
Total Pages : 527 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Texas Seashells written by John W. Tunnell and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2010-07-15 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential reference book for every collector and researcher of American seashells, Encyclopedia of Texas Seashells is a complete sourcebook and up-to-date identification guide, covering an unprecedented nine hundred species of seashells and mollusks that reside in the marine habitats of the Gulf of Mexico. Special features: Illustrated guide to the general features of mollusks Family overviews Descriptions of deep-water, tropical, coral reef, and bank species Information boxes on notable species Assemblage photos of dominant species in primary Texas habitatsChecklist and glossary This reference contains 987 detailed and data-rich color images for even the tiniest shells, a valuable primer on shell collecting as a hobby, and a wealth of entries on the history of use and study, habitats and ecology, shell characteristics, distribution, biology, and identification. Covering species that range from Florida to South America, the Encyclopedia of Texas Seashells will also be a valuable resource for anyone interested in seashells of the Western Atlantic.
Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0241605318
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (416 download)
Download or read book Shells written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2022-03-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 species of seashell from around the world Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise e-guide to seashells of the world. Includes more than 600 full-colour photographs of over 500 species of seashells, this handy reference ebook is designed to cut through the complex process of identification and make it accessible to the average reader. Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each species entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight each shell's characteristics and distinguishing features. The entry always includes a distribution map, showing the geographical range of the species, as well as at-a-glance key facts. Includes detailed information on the shape of each genus, differences between the major classes, and more, this is the clearest identification e-guide to seashells for beginners and established enthusiasts alike.
Author : Stanley Peter Dance
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Book Rating : 4.:/5 (114 download)
Download or read book The Collector's Encyclopedia of Shells written by Stanley Peter Dance and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (885 download)
Download or read book MacDonald Encyclopedia of Shells written by and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mike Severns
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Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Hawaiian Seashells written by Mike Severns and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (637 download)
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Shells written by and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Gary Rosenberg
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ISBN 13 : 9780867884814
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (848 download)
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Seashells written by Gary Rosenberg and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
