Philip's Guide to Seashells of the World

Philip's Guide to Seashells of the World
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Total Pages : 320
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ISBN-10 : 0540085669
ISBN-13 : 9780540085668
Rating : 4/5 (668 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Philip's Guide to Seashells of the World by : A. P. H. Oliver

Download or read book Philip's Guide to Seashells of the World written by A. P. H. Oliver and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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:


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