A Natural History of Shells - Princeton Science Library

From "one of the master naturalists of our time" (American Scientist), a fascinating exploration of what seashells reveal about biology, evolution, and the history of lifeGeerat Vermeij wrote this celebration of shells to share his enthusiasm for these supremely elegant creations and what they can teach us about nature. Most popular books on shells emphasize the identification of species, but Vermeij uses shells as a way to explore major ideas in biology. How are shells built? How do they work? And how did they evolve? With lucidity and charm, the MacArthur-winning evolutionary biologist reveals how shells give us insights into the lives of animals today and in the distant geological past.

ISBN:	9780691229249
Publisher:	Princeton University Press
Imprint:	Princeton University Press
Published date:	28 Sep 2021
DEWEY:	594.1477
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	ix, 207
Weight:	326g
Height:	139mm
Width:	215mm
Spine width:	19mm

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