Shells
Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make DK's Smithsonian Handbook of Shells the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to seashells of the world. Packed with more than 600 full-color photographs of over 500 species of seashells, this handy reference book is designed to cut through the complex process of identification.
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Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make DK's Smithsonian Handbook of Shells the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to seashells of the world. Packed with more than 600 full-color photographs of over 500 species of seashells, this handy reference book is designed to cut through the complex process of identification.
Introduction6Collecting Shells6How This Book Works11Regions of The World12Shell Habitats14The Living Mollusk16The Parts of a Shell18Shell Identification Key20Gastropods30Abalones30Slit Shells31Keyhole Limpets32True Limpets33Top Shells35Turban Shells39Star Shells42Dolphin Shells44Pheasant Shells45Nerites46Periwinkles47Turritellas48Worm Shells49Modulus Shells50Horn Snails50Ceriths51Planaxis Snails52Sundials52Wentletraps53Purple Sea Snails53Cap Shells54Slipper Shells54Carrier Shells55Ostrich Foot Shells56Pelican's Foot Shells56True Conchs57Cowries68Shuttle Shells74Heteropods75Moon Shells76Helmet Shells79Fig Shells85Tun Shells87Tritons92Distorsios99Frog Shells100Murexes105Rock Shells111Cap Shells112Drupes116Thorn Drupes117False Tritons117Coral Shells118Rapa Whelks119Latiaxis Shells120Typhis Shells121Trophons122Pagoda Shells123Dove Shells124Whelks127Neptunes129Goblet Whelks134Babylon Shells135Dwarf Tritons136Melon Conchs137Busycon Whelks139False Fusus Shells140Bullias142Nassa Mud Snails143Horse Conchs147Tulip Shells148Latirus Shells149Spindles152Olive Shells155Ancillas159False Olives160Miters161Vases165Chanks169Harps170Volutes172Margin Shells178Nutmegs181Turrids183Cones185Auger Shells195Bubble Shells200Sea Butterflies204Tusk Shells205Chitons207Bivalves210Awning Clams210Nut Shells210Arks211Bittersweet Clams213Sea Mussels214Pen Shells215Wing Oysters216Tree Oysters217Hammer Oysters217Scallops218Thorny Oysters222Jingle Shells223True Oysters223File Clams224Brooch Clams224Lucine Clams225Astarte Clams226Crassatellas226Cardita Clams227Jewel Boxes227Cockles228Giant Clams231Surf Shells232Razor Clams233Tellins234Donax Clams237Sanguin Clams238Semele Clams239Trapezium Clams239Venus Clams240Geoducks243Heart Clams244Soft-shell Clams244Piddocks245Lyonsia Clams246Thracia Clams246Lantern Clams247Watering Pot Shells247Cephalopods248Nautilus Shells248Spirula249Argonauts249Glossary250Index252Acknowledgments256
