Seashells of North America A Guide to Field Identification

by Abbott, R. Tucker; Zim, Herbert S.; Sandström, George F.

• ISBN13: 9781582381251
• ISBN10: 1582381259
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-04-14
• Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press

Summary

Scoop up plentiful Cockles on Eastern beaches. Spy a fabulous Emperor Helmet in Southern Florida. Find a Red Chiton on the Pacific shore. The coasts of North America yield a wondrous variety of shells, from the majestic Conch to tiny Bittium. This beautifully illustrated guide helps both the novice and experienced shell hunter distinguish between similar varieties and find the glorious specimens that become a collection's prize. -Native varieties and important introduced species -Expert tips on cleaning and preservation -Common and scientific names -Convenient measuring rules...and more!!

Author Biography

Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Book	5	(2)
What Is a Mollusk?	7	(1)
Major Groups of Mollusks	8	(6)
Evolutionary History	14	(2)
Reproduction	16	(1)
Development	17	(2)
Growth	19	(1)
Sexuality	20	(1)
Egg Protection	21	(1)
Shell Structure and Pigmentation	22	(2)
Feeding	24	(2)
Locomotion	26	(1)
Nervous System and Sense Organs	27	(1)
Commensalism and Parasitism	28	(1)
Marine Communities	29	(1)
Environmental Niches	30	(2)
Dispersal and Abundance	32	(1)
Introduced Species	33	(1)
Marine Faunal Provinces	34	(4)
Guide to Collecting Areas	38	(2)
Collecting Mollusks	40	(2)
Cleaning and Preserving	42	(2)
The Shell Collection	44	(2)
Studying and Observing Mollusks	46	(1)
Marine Aquariums for Mollusks	47	(1)
Nomenclature and Classification	48	(1)
Identification	49	(1)
CLASS GASTROPODA (Univalves)	50	(132)
Glossary	51	(1)
Slit Shells, Abalones, and Keyhole Limpets	52	(12)
True Limpets	64	(4)
Tops, Turbans, Pheasants, and Nerites	68	(12)
Periwinkles, Turritellas, and Worm Shells	80	(6)
Caesums, Sundials, and Planaxis	86	(2)
Horn Shells, Ceriths, Bittiums and Triforas	88	(4)
Janthina Snails and Wentletraps	92	(6)
Hoof, Cup-and-Savcer, and Slipper Shells	98	(6)
Conchs, Trivias, and Cowries	104	(8)
Moon Snails, Bonnets, and Helmets	112	(6)
Tritons, Frog, Fig, Tuns, Murex, and Drills	118	(12)
Dove Shells, Whelks, and Mud Snails	130	(14)
Horse Conchs, Tulip Conchs, and Spindles	144	(4)
Olives, Vases, and Miters	148	(4)
Volutes, Nutmegs, and Marginellas	152	(8)
Cones, Augers, and Turrids	160	(10)
Bubble Shells, Sea Hares, and Pyrams	170	(6)
Pteropods and Nudibranchs	176	(6)
CLASS AMPHINEURA (Chitons)	182	(4)
CLASS SCAPHOPODA (Tusk Shells)	186	(2)
CLASS BIVALVIA (Bivalves or Pelecypods)	188	(76)
Awning Clams and Nut Clams	190	(2)
Arks	192	(4)
Bittersweet Clams	196	(2)
Mussels, Pearl Oysters, Pens, and Scallops	198	(14)
Thorny Oysters, Limas, Jingles, and Edible Oysters	212	(4)
Astartes, Carditas, Lucine, and Chamas	216	(8)
Jewel Boxes	224	(2)
Cockles, Venus Clams, and False Angel Wings	226	(12)
Tellins, Macomas, Semeles, and Donax Clams	238	(12)
Sanguin, Jackknife, Razor, and Surf Clams	250	(6)
Soft-shell Clams, Angel Wings, and Piddocks	256	(4)
Wood Borers and Shipworms	260	(2)
Pandora, Spoon and Dipper Clams	262	(2)
CLASS CEPHALOPODA (Octopus, Squids)	264	(6)
Argonauts (Paper Nautilus) and Spirula	266	(2)
Squids	268	(2)
Bibliography	270	(2)
Index	272