The Sanibel Shell Guide
Author : Margaret H. Greenberg
Publisher : Anna Pub
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 11,69 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780893050412
Author : Margaret H. Greenberg
Publisher : Anna Pub
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 11,69 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780893050412
Author : Steven M. Lewers & Associates
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 16,95 MB
Release : 1999-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781893770003
"These laminated, fold-up identification guides-- FoldingGuides¿-- speak for themselves. Written and illustrated by local experts who know their stuff, waterproof and indestructible, they¿re the perfect choice for beginners and intermediates who want to know what they¿ll encounter in their particular locale. This guide includes 77 shell species, both common and exotic, found on Sanibel and Captiva Islands in SW Florida. Illustrations by Jackie Leatherbury Douglass. In addition to the shells themselves, the guide also includes common gulls, shorebirds, and beach life, as well as a detailed map of the islands showing where parking, picnic areas, and the best shelling is to be found."
Author : M.G. Harasewych
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 658 pages
File Size : 46,28 MB
Release : 2014-12-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 022617705X
Who among us hasn’t marveled at the diversity and beauty of shells? Or picked one up, held it to our ear, and then gazed in wonder at its shape and hue? Many a lifelong shell collector has cut teeth (and toes) on the beaches of the Jersey Shore, the Outer Banks, or the coasts of Sanibel Island. Some have even dived to the depths of the ocean. But most of us are not familiar with the biological origin of shells, their role in explaining evolutionary history, and the incredible variety of forms in which they come. Shells are the external skeletons of mollusks, an ancient and diverse phylum of invertebrates that are in the earliest fossil record of multicellular life over 500 million years ago. There are over 100,000 kinds of recorded mollusks, and some estimate that there are over amillion more that have yet to be discovered. Some breathe air, others live in fresh water, but most live in the ocean. They range in size from a grain of sand to a beach ball and in weight from a few grams to several hundred pounds. And in this lavishly illustrated volume, they finally get their full due. The Book of Shells offers a visually stunning and scientifically engaging guide to six hundred of the most intriguing mollusk shells, each chosen to convey the range of shapes and sizes that occur across a range of species. Each shell is reproduced here at its actual size, in full color, and is accompanied by an explanation of the shell’s range, distribution, abundance, habitat, and operculum—the piece that protects the mollusk when it’s in the shell. Brief scientific and historical accounts of each shell and related species include fun-filled facts and anecdotes that broaden its portrait. The Matchless Cone, for instance, or Conus cedonulli, was one of the rarest shells collected during the eighteenth century. So much so, in fact, that a specimen in 1796 was sold for more than six times as much as a painting by Vermeer at the same auction. But since the advent of scuba diving, this shell has become far more accessible to collectors—though not without certain risks. Some species of Conus produce venom that has caused more than thirty known human deaths. The Zebra Nerite, the Heart Cockle, the Indian Babylon, the Junonia, the Atlantic Thorny Oyster—shells from habitats spanning the poles and the tropics, from the highest mountains to the ocean’s deepest recesses, are all on display in this definitive work.
Author : Chuck Robinson
Publisher : Old Squan Village Publishing
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 37,81 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780964726789
Highlights 28 shelling locations along the eastern seaboard with detailed information on how and where to find shells and other beach collectibles.
Author : Charles Sobczak
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,88 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Captiva Island (Fla.)
ISBN : 9780967619989
Living Sanibel is the only book you will need while on the islands! With more than 650 full-color photographs, illustrations and trail maps, Living Sanibel is the most complete identification guide to the native plants, animals and eco-attractions of Sanibel and Captiva ever compiled.
Author : Robert Tucker Abbott
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 24,44 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Shells
ISBN : 9780618164394
Describes and depicts eight hundred species of shells.
Author : Marlene Hurley Marshall
Publisher : Storey Kids
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 13,35 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781580174404
Provides projects and decorating ideas using shells, along with practical advice on crafting with these gifts of nature.
Author : Jeanne L. Murphy
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,11 MB
Release : 2012-03
Category : Beachcombing
ISBN : 9781936913220
Shells of Florida – Gulf of Mexico, A Beachcomber's Guide to Coastal Areas: This colorful, educational guide is an excellent resource for identifying the shells, common sea beans and other coastal drift found in beach, lagoon and bay habitats. Great for all ages and is perfect for anyone who enjoys the coastal areas whether briefly visiting the beach to nature enthusiasts and beachcombers. This conveniently sized guide features photographs grouped by color of some of Florida’s common, uncommon and highly sought shelled animals. Other aquatic coastal animals are also included, plus important information about the wrack line and the coastal drift treasures hidden there. Common and scientific names, shell ranges, maximum sizes, and other features are described in this guide. Field identification assistance and educational tips are also presented. This pocket-sized, 12-panel, laminated, waterproof guide is great for outdoor coastal experiences.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 45,82 MB
Release : 2019-12-20
Category :
ISBN : 9781677901678
This is the classic scientific book of shells and shell classifications. Updated for Ebook consumption and perfect for the young on the go field scientist or hobbyist.
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Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,65 MB
Release : 1992
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