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Author Oliver, A. P. H. (Arthur Peter Hoblyn)

Title Guide to seashells of the world / A.P.H. Oliver ; illustrated by James Nicholls.

Publication Info. London, Eng. : Philip's, [2004]
Boston, Mass. : Credo Reference, 2012.
©2004

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Description 1 online resource (1171 entries) : 1047 images, digital files
Physical Medium polychrome
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Contents Introduction -- Classification -- About molluscs -- Hints for collectors -- Glossary -- Class: Gastropoda -- Class: Bivalvia, Lamellibranchia or Pelecypoda -- Class: Cephalopoda -- Class: Scaphopoda -- Class: Amphineura -- Class: Monoplacophora.
Access Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
Summary An easy-to-use identification guide to a wide range of shells from all over the world, from the common to the rare and coveted. The introductory section gives general information on molluscs and their classification, and about collecting shells. In the identification section, over 1200 species are described and more than 1000 are illustrated. The description of each species accompanies its illustration.
System Details Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Local Note Credo Reference.
Credo Reference General Reference
Subject Shells -- Identification.
Shells -- Identification.
Mollusks -- Identification.
Mollusks.
Genre/Form Field guides.
Electronic books.
Added Author Nicholls, James, illustrator.
Credo Reference (Firm)
Added Title Philip's guide to seashells of the world.
Other Form: Print version: 0540085669 9780540085668 1 v. : col. ill., col. maps.
ISBN 9781849721660 online
9780540085668 print
0540085669 print