Philip S Guide To Seashells Of The World
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Philip's Guide to Seashells of the World
A fascinating and informative guide to the seashells of the world, illustrated with highly detailed and attractive artworks. More than 1,000 species are illustrated, making this the most comprehensive guide available at a comparable price.This easy-to-use identification guide covers a wide range of shells, from the commonest to the most beautiful and coveted. Shells from all parts of the world - from the Gulf of Alaska to the Cape of Good Hope - are described.The introductory section covers molluscs and their classification, terminology, collecting shells and conservation issues, and contains an invaluable identification key.In the identification section, some 1,200 species are described with great detail and clarity. The description of each species, which is always on the same spread as its illustration, gives the size, distribution, colour and characteristic features of the shell.Main map scale:
Guide to Seashells of the World
Author: Arthur Peter Hoblyn Oliver
language: en
Publisher: Firefly Books
Release Date: 2004
Guide to over 1,200 species of seashells from all around the world.
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