Seashells of North America

Seashells of North America

Author: R. Tucker Abbott

Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press

Published: 2014-02-25

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1466864842

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This eBook is best viewed on a color device. Scoop up plentiful Cockles on Eastern beaches. Spy a fabulous Emperor Helmet in Southern Florida. Find a Red Chiton on the Pacific shore. The coasts of North America yield a wondrous variety of shells, from the majestic Conch to tiny Bittium. This beautifully illustrated guide, Seashells of North America by R. Tucker Abbott, helps both the novice and experienced shell hunter distinguish between similar varieties and find the glorious specimens that become a collection's prize. -Native varieties and important introduced species -Expert tips on cleaning and preservation -Common and scientific names -Convenient measuring rules...and more!!


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Download or read book Seashells of North America written by R. Tucker Abbott and published by Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook is best viewed on a color device. Scoop up plentiful Cockles on Eastern beaches. Spy a fabulous Emperor Helmet in Southern Florida. Find a Red Chiton on the Pacific shore. The coasts of North America yield a wondrous variety of shells, from the majestic Conch to tiny Bittium. This beautifully illustrated guide, Seashells of North America by R. Tucker Abbott, helps both the novice and experienced shell hunter distinguish between similar varieties and find the glorious specimens that become a collection's prize. -Native varieties and important introduced species -Expert tips on cleaning and preservation -Common and scientific names -Convenient measuring rules...and more!!

Seashells of North America

Seashells of North America

Author: R. Tucker Abbott

Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press

Published: 2014-02-25

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1466864842

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This eBook is best viewed on a color device. Scoop up plentiful Cockles on Eastern beaches. Spy a fabulous Emperor Helmet in Southern Florida. Find a Red Chiton on the Pacific shore. The coasts of North America yield a wondrous variety of shells, from the majestic Conch to tiny Bittium. This beautifully illustrated guide, Seashells of North America by R. Tucker Abbott, helps both the novice and experienced shell hunter distinguish between similar varieties and find the glorious specimens that become a collection's prize. -Native varieties and important introduced species -Expert tips on cleaning and preservation -Common and scientific names -Convenient measuring rules...and more!!


Book Synopsis Seashells of North America by : R. Tucker Abbott

Download or read book Seashells of North America written by R. Tucker Abbott and published by Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook is best viewed on a color device. Scoop up plentiful Cockles on Eastern beaches. Spy a fabulous Emperor Helmet in Southern Florida. Find a Red Chiton on the Pacific shore. The coasts of North America yield a wondrous variety of shells, from the majestic Conch to tiny Bittium. This beautifully illustrated guide, Seashells of North America by R. Tucker Abbott, helps both the novice and experienced shell hunter distinguish between similar varieties and find the glorious specimens that become a collection's prize. -Native varieties and important introduced species -Expert tips on cleaning and preservation -Common and scientific names -Convenient measuring rules...and more!!

American Seashells

American Seashells

Author: Robert Tucker Abbott

Publisher:

Published: 1974

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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American Seashells

American Seashells

Author: Robert Tucker Abbott

Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company

Published: 1974

Total Pages: 1214

ISBN-13:

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Provides information on the physical characteristics, geographical locations, and bathymetric ranges of sixty-five hundred species of North American mollusks.


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Download or read book American Seashells written by Robert Tucker Abbott and published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. This book was released on 1974 with total page 1214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on the physical characteristics, geographical locations, and bathymetric ranges of sixty-five hundred species of North American mollusks.

Bivalve Seashells of Western North America. Marine Bivalve Mollusks from Arctic Alaska to Baja California

Bivalve Seashells of Western North America. Marine Bivalve Mollusks from Arctic Alaska to Baja California

Author: Eugene V. Coan

Publisher: Paul Valentich-Scott

Published: 2000-05-10

Total Pages: 774

ISBN-13: 0936494301

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The culmination of a ten-year study, Bivalve Seashells of Western North America treats all bivalve mollusks living from northern Baja California, Mexico to Arctic Alaska. A total of 472 species are described and illustrated with detailed photographs and drawings. All habitats in the region are included from the intertidal splash zone to the abyssal depths of the ocean basins. The book has over 4,800 complete bibliographic references to the bivalves, including citations on the biology, physiology, ecology, and taxonomy of this commercially and biologically important group. Character tables and dichotomous keys assist the reader in identification. Also included in the 764 page book is an illustrated key to the superfamiles of the region, and a complete glossary.


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Download or read book Bivalve Seashells of Western North America. Marine Bivalve Mollusks from Arctic Alaska to Baja California written by Eugene V. Coan and published by Paul Valentich-Scott. This book was released on 2000-05-10 with total page 774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The culmination of a ten-year study, Bivalve Seashells of Western North America treats all bivalve mollusks living from northern Baja California, Mexico to Arctic Alaska. A total of 472 species are described and illustrated with detailed photographs and drawings. All habitats in the region are included from the intertidal splash zone to the abyssal depths of the ocean basins. The book has over 4,800 complete bibliographic references to the bivalves, including citations on the biology, physiology, ecology, and taxonomy of this commercially and biologically important group. Character tables and dichotomous keys assist the reader in identification. Also included in the 764 page book is an illustrated key to the superfamiles of the region, and a complete glossary.

American Seashells

American Seashells

Author: Robert Tucker Abbott

Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company

Published: 1974

Total Pages: 1214

ISBN-13:

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Provides information on the physical characteristics, geographical locations, and bathymetric ranges of sixty-five hundred species of North American mollusks.


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Download or read book American Seashells written by Robert Tucker Abbott and published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. This book was released on 1974 with total page 1214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on the physical characteristics, geographical locations, and bathymetric ranges of sixty-five hundred species of North American mollusks.

American Seashells

American Seashells

Author: R. Tucker Abbott

Publisher:

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 541

ISBN-13: 9780758110435

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Download or read book American Seashells written by R. Tucker Abbott and published by . This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 541 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Encyclopedia of Texas Seashells

Encyclopedia of Texas Seashells

Author: John W. Tunnell

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2010-07-15

Total Pages: 527

ISBN-13: 1603441417

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An essential reference book for every collector and researcher of American seashells, Encyclopedia of Texas Seashells is a complete sourcebook and up-to-date identification guide, covering an unprecedented nine hundred species of seashells and mollusks that reside in the marine habitats of the Gulf of Mexico. Special features: Illustrated guide to the general features of mollusks Family overviews Descriptions of deep-water, tropical, coral reef, and bank species Information boxes on notable species Assemblage photos of dominant species in primary Texas habitatsChecklist and glossary This reference contains 987 detailed and data-rich color images for even the tiniest shells, a valuable primer on shell collecting as a hobby, and a wealth of entries on the history of use and study, habitats and ecology, shell characteristics, distribution, biology, and identification. Covering species that range from Florida to South America, the Encyclopedia of Texas Seashells will also be a valuable resource for anyone interested in seashells of the Western Atlantic.


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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Texas Seashells written by John W. Tunnell and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2010-07-15 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential reference book for every collector and researcher of American seashells, Encyclopedia of Texas Seashells is a complete sourcebook and up-to-date identification guide, covering an unprecedented nine hundred species of seashells and mollusks that reside in the marine habitats of the Gulf of Mexico. Special features: Illustrated guide to the general features of mollusks Family overviews Descriptions of deep-water, tropical, coral reef, and bank species Information boxes on notable species Assemblage photos of dominant species in primary Texas habitatsChecklist and glossary This reference contains 987 detailed and data-rich color images for even the tiniest shells, a valuable primer on shell collecting as a hobby, and a wealth of entries on the history of use and study, habitats and ecology, shell characteristics, distribution, biology, and identification. Covering species that range from Florida to South America, the Encyclopedia of Texas Seashells will also be a valuable resource for anyone interested in seashells of the Western Atlantic.

Florida's Seashells

Florida's Seashells

Author: Blair E. Witherington

Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9781561643875

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"Descriptive accounts, distribution maps, and 265 color photographs describe 252 species of mollusk shells as beachcombers are likely to find them"--P. [4] of cover.


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Download or read book Florida's Seashells written by Blair E. Witherington and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 2007 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Descriptive accounts, distribution maps, and 265 color photographs describe 252 species of mollusk shells as beachcombers are likely to find them"--P. [4] of cover.

The Superfamily Mactroidea (Mollusca:Bivalvia) in American Waters

The Superfamily Mactroidea (Mollusca:Bivalvia) in American Waters

Author: Javier H. Signorelli

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-11-04

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 3030290972

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This book identifies all valid species belonging to the superfamily Mactroidea living in American waters, distributed across fourteen biogeographical provinces. It also provides an updated classification of the widely occurring Mactroidea superfamily, which comprises eight subfamilies grouped into four families: Mactridae (Lamarck, 1809); Anatinellidae (Deshayes, J.Gray 1853); Cardiliidae (Fischer, 1887) and Mesodesmatidae (J. Gray, 1840). The species included in this superfamily are known to have existed in North America since the Early Cretaceous.


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Download or read book The Superfamily Mactroidea (Mollusca:Bivalvia) in American Waters written by Javier H. Signorelli and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-04 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book identifies all valid species belonging to the superfamily Mactroidea living in American waters, distributed across fourteen biogeographical provinces. It also provides an updated classification of the widely occurring Mactroidea superfamily, which comprises eight subfamilies grouped into four families: Mactridae (Lamarck, 1809); Anatinellidae (Deshayes, J.Gray 1853); Cardiliidae (Fischer, 1887) and Mesodesmatidae (J. Gray, 1840). The species included in this superfamily are known to have existed in North America since the Early Cretaceous.