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Shells of Hawai'i

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Description:Shells the world over are represented in mythology and folklore, arts and crafts, as food and medicinal sources, and are symbolic in religious expression. They are collected both for their beauty and for their function.Almost 100,000 species of mollusks have been described to date. Two thousand of these, marine and freshwater, as well as land snails, are known in Hawai'i, found from near the top of Mauna Kea to deep beneath the surface of the sea.For the general reader, Shells of Hawai'i is the first comprehensive guide to these fascinating creatures. Bountifully illustrated, it combines legend, history, and just enough biological and technical data to satisfy the curiosity of any nonspecialist. This collaborative effort between a writer/zoologist and a photographer/amateur malacologist is an informal account of the origins, habits, and outlook for survival of the living animals and their most commonly occurring shells. Beachcombers and hobbyists will welcome this addition to their libraries on Pacific marine life.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Shells of Hawai'i. To get started finding Shells of Hawai'i, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

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ISBN: 0824813162

Description: Shells the world over are represented in mythology and folklore, arts and crafts, as food and medicinal sources, and are symbolic in religious expression. They are collected both for their beauty and for their function.Almost 100,000 species of mollusks have been described to date. Two thousand of these, marine and freshwater, as well as land snails, are known in Hawai'i, found from near the top of Mauna Kea to deep beneath the surface of the sea.For the general reader, Shells of Hawai'i is the first comprehensive guide to these fascinating creatures. Bountifully illustrated, it combines legend, history, and just enough biological and technical data to satisfy the curiosity of any nonspecialist. This collaborative effort between a writer/zoologist and a photographer/amateur malacologist is an informal account of the origins, habits, and outlook for survival of the living animals and their most commonly occurring shells. Beachcombers and hobbyists will welcome this addition to their libraries on Pacific marine life.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Shells of Hawai'i. To get started finding Shells of Hawai'i, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

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