Seashells of the Egyptian Red Sea
Subtitle: A comprehensive guide to the seashells on the beaches of the Red Sea
Publisher: American University in Cairo Press
Published: January 1, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9789774160967
Subjects: Crustaceans; Molluscs; Reference works; Sea & seashore life; Nature; Nature/Ecology; Egypt; Red Sea; Seashells; Nature / Seashells
Description: "Biologist Mary Lyn Rusmore-Villaume offers succinct descriptions of over five hundred species, indicating geographic range, size, color, and other details. The book is organized by taxonomy, divided between gastropods and bivalves, and each species is illustrated with one or more photographs for easy identification" "As the only guide to Egypt's Red Sea shells, this is an invaluable reference for anyone interested in the Red Sea and its rich biodiversity. Copiously illustrated and comprehensive in its approach, Seashells of the Egyptian Red Sea represents a unique contribution to the scientific knowledge of the marine fauna of this branch of the Indo-Pacific region."--Jacket.