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A Natural History of Shells

By Geerat Vermeij

Book information

Publisher
Princeton University Press
Year
2021
ISBN
9780691230016
DOI
10.1515/9780691230016
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
50 MB (52093389 bytes)
Series
Princeton Science Library; 123
Pages
236\230
Library
degruyter.com
Time added
2023-08-24 15:56:33

Description

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.

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