Guide to seashells of the world
Oliver, A. P. HAuthor
Nicholls, JamesContributor
Credo Reference (Firm)
London, Eng. : Philip's,
c2004
An easy-to-use identification guide to a wide range of shells from all over the world, from the common to the rare and coveted. The introductory section gives general information on molluscs and their classification, and about collecting shells. In the identification section, over 1200 species are described and more than 1000 are illustrated. The description of each species accompanies its illustration.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Introduction -- Classification -- About molluscs -- Hints for collectors -- Glossary -- Class: Gastropoda -- Class: Bivalvia, Lamellibranchia or Pelecypoda -- Class: Cephalopoda -- Class: Scaphopoda -- Class: Amphineura -- Class: Monoplacophora.
An easy-to-use identification guide to a wide range of shells from all over the world, from the common to the rare and coveted. The introductory section gives general information on molluscs and their classification, and about collecting shells. In the identification section, over 1200 species are described and more than 1000 are illustrated. The description of each species accompanies its illustration.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Description based on title page of print version.
Shells
Mollusks
Zoology
Health & Biological Sciences
Invertebrates & Protozoa

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