Princeton Nature

A Natural History of Shells

From “one of the master naturalists of our time” (American Scientist), a fascinating exploration of what seashells reveal about biology, evolution, and the history of life

Paperback

Price:
$37.00/£30.00
ISBN:
Published:
Apr 23, 1995
1993
Pages:
216
Size:
6 x 9 in.
Illus:
131 halftones
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Geerat Vermeij wrote this “celebration of shells” to share his enthusiasm for these supremely elegant creations and what they can teach us about nature. Most popular books on shells emphasize the identification of species, but Vermeij uses shells as a way to explore major ideas in biology. How are shells built? How do they work? And how did they evolve? With lucidity and charm, the MacArthur-winning evolutionary biologist reveals how shells give us insights into the lives of animals today and in the distant geological past.


Awards and Recognition

  • One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 1994
  • Winner of the 1993 Award for Excellence, New Jersey Education Association (NJEA)