Name: Seashells. A Compendium of Five Thousand of the World's Species
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Author: Gary Rosenberg;Paul Callomon
ISBN: 9780691265285

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Seashells. A Compendium of Five Thousand of the World's Species

Type

Physical Book

Publisher

Princeton University Press

Author

Gary Rosenberg;Paul Callomon

Year

2026

Pages

336

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

31.80 x 22.90 cm

ISBN13

9780691265285

Seashells. A Compendium of Five Thousand of the World's Species

Gary Rosenberg;Paul Callomon (Author) · Princeton University Press · Hardcover

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Synopsis "Seashells. A Compendium of Five Thousand of the World's Species"

A sumptuously illustrated guide to marine mollusks from around the worldThe mollusks are the largest group of animals on the planet after the insects. Throughout history, their shells have inspired scientists, artists, and collectors with their amazing shapes, colors, and patterns. Seashells is a marvelous single-volume reference to some five thousand species, presenting shells found from sandy beaches and coral reefs to polar shores and the ocean depths. The comprehensive introduction gives an overview of the mollusks, a review of collecting and storage techniques, and a guide to classification and naming. Up-to-date names and distribution information accompany more than 5,400 original high-resolution images, arranged in the latest systematic sequence and reviewed for accuracy by an international board of leading specialists. Ideal for beginners and professionals alike, this is the ultimate book of seashells, from collectors’ favorites like the Cones and Cowries to the bizarre worm snails and the enigmatic Nautiluses. Covers thousands of seashells from all the world’s oceans, including named variants as well as many species never figured in a general work and many only recently namedFeatures a breathtaking array of stunning photos and up-to-date information on all groupsUses cutting-edge classification based on the latest published analysesPlaces similar species together for easier comparisonIncludes a comprehensive bibliography with references covering every marine mollusk group and world regionWritten by two of today’s leading malacologistsAn essential addition to any collector’s library