Edition |
First edition. |
Description |
1 online resource. |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Series |
Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies series
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Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies series.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Collecting seashells -- Seashell characteristics -- Common Texas seashells -- Polyplacophora (chitons) -- Gastropoda (snails, conchs, and whelks) -- Cephalopoda (squids and octopuses) -- Bivalvia (oysters, mussels, and clams) -- Scaphopoda (tuskshells) -- Glossary. |
Summary |
Walking along the beach and picking up seashells is a favorite pastime enjoyed by millions of people every year. This field guide covers three hundred of the better-known or more common seashells found on Texas coastlines, and anyone interested in identifying and collecting shells along Texas bays and Gulf coast beaches will find Texas Seashells an essential companion. With more than 600 detailed and data-rich color photographs, each species with at least two views, Texas Seashells is sure to make shell identification fun, quick, and easy. Those new to collecting can get started with the intro. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Shells -- Texas -- Gulf Region -- Identification.
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Shells. |
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Texas -- Gulf Region. |
Genre/Form |
Field guides.
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Electronic books.
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Guidebooks.
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Added Author |
Barrera, Noe C., author.
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Moretzsohn, Fabio, author.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Tunnell, John W., Jr., author. Texas seashells. First edition 9781623491673 (DLC) 2014015112 (OCoLC)877948828 |
ISBN |
9781623491963 (electronic book) |
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1623491967 (electronic book) |
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9781623491673 |
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1623491673 |
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