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A Natural History of Shells (Princeton Science Library, 123)

By Geerat Vermeij

Book information

Publisher
Princeton University Press
Year
2021
ISBN
0691229244, 9780691229249
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
48 MB (49993898 bytes)
Pages
236\0
Time added
2024-01-18 19:33:51

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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