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Book Title
Sea Snails: A Natural History
Publication Date
2015-06-25
Pages
354
ISBN
9783319154510
Subject Area
Nature, Science
Publication Name
Sea Snails : a Natural History
Publisher
Springer International Publishing A&G
Item Length
9.3 in
Subject
Life Sciences / Ecology, Animals / Marine Life, Life Sciences / Zoology / Invertebrates
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Author
Joseph Heller
Item Weight
261.3 Oz
Item Width
6.1 in
Number of Pages
Xiii, 354 Pages

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This richly illustrated book presents the diversity and natural history of sea snail groups. By integrating aspects of morphology, ecology, evolution and behaviour, it describes how each group copes with problems of defence, locomotion, nutrition, reproduction and embryonic development. First come general characteristics of the Mollusca, to which snails belong; and next, characteristics by which snails (Gastropoda) differ from other molluscs. Then a broad, panoramic view of all major sea snail groups, from the primitive to the more advanced, is presented, including both the more abundant and some remote ones of special interest. In detailing primitive sea snails, first limpets (Patellogastropoda) are described, followed by brush snails (Vetigastropoda: top-shells, turbans and allies) and nerites (Neritimorpha), a small group with remarkably high variation in shell colour and in habitats. In looking at advanced-snails (Caenogastropoda), it details the herbivorous grazers and filter-feeders and the many voracious predators, some which use venomous darts. The book also covers sea slugs (Opisthobranchia), which have shifted from mechanical to chemical defence; some are herbivores, some use their food to harness solar energy, others are predators that gain stinging cells and poisonous compounds from their food. In addition, readers will learn about aspects of sea snails in human culture, including use as sacred artefacts and objects of magic and money, as a source of the royal and sacred dyes of purple and blue and as holy ceremonial trumpets. The text, in which scientific terms are accompanied by parallel common ones, is accompanied by over 200 illustrations (mostly in colour). This comprehensive, insightful portrait of sea snails will appeal to marine biologists, zoology lecturers and students, biology teachers, field-school instructors, nature reserve wardens, amateur naturalists, as well as to lecturers and learners of human culture.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Springer International Publishing A&G
ISBN-10
3319154516
ISBN-13
9783319154510
eBay Product ID (ePID)
208615279

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
Xiii, 354 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Sea Snails : a Natural History
Publication Year
2015
Subject
Life Sciences / Ecology, Animals / Marine Life, Life Sciences / Zoology / Invertebrates
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Nature, Science
Author
Joseph Heller
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight
261.3 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Lc Classification Number
Qh541.15.B56
Table of Content
Part I: A Back ground.- Part II: Primitive Sea Snails.- Part III: Advanced Sea Snails.- Part IV: Away from the Basic lifestyle.- Part V: Man Snail Links.
Copyright Date
2015

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