A Guide to Marine Molluscs of Europe
The Definitive Reference to Europe’s Marine Molluscan Diversity
A Guide to Marine Molluscs of Europe is a comprehensive and visually rich reference covering the full spectrum of marine gastropods and bivalves found across Europe’s coastal waters—from the North Atlantic and the North Sea to the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Combining authoritative taxonomic information with detailed illustrations and high-quality photographs, this guide serves as an essential resource for identification, ecological study, and biodiversity research.
Inside, readers will find:
Detailed species accounts presenting shell morphology, diagnostic characters, anatomy, distribution, and habitat preferences across Europe’s marine environments.
Full-color photographs and illustrations highlighting shell form, sculpture, coloration, and variation across the region’s diverse molluscan fauna.
Up-to-date systematic classification, incorporating recent advances in malacology, molecular phylogenetics, and European marine biodiversity studies.
Ecological insights, including notes on biogeography, community roles, and environmental considerations.
Comprehensive bibliographic references supporting accurate identification and further scientific research.
An invaluable resource for malacologists, marine biologists, ecologists, naturalists, divers, and shell collectors, this guide provides a clear, authoritative, and visually compelling overview of the marine molluscs inhabiting Europe’s varied coastal ecosystems.
The Definitive Reference to Europe’s Marine Molluscan Diversity
A Guide to Marine Molluscs of Europe is a comprehensive and visually rich reference covering the full spectrum of marine gastropods and bivalves found across Europe’s coastal waters—from the North Atlantic and the North Sea to the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Combining authoritative taxonomic information with detailed illustrations and high-quality photographs, this guide serves as an essential resource for identification, ecological study, and biodiversity research.
Inside, readers will find:
Detailed species accounts presenting shell morphology, diagnostic characters, anatomy, distribution, and habitat preferences across Europe’s marine environments.
Full-color photographs and illustrations highlighting shell form, sculpture, coloration, and variation across the region’s diverse molluscan fauna.
Up-to-date systematic classification, incorporating recent advances in malacology, molecular phylogenetics, and European marine biodiversity studies.
Ecological insights, including notes on biogeography, community roles, and environmental considerations.
Comprehensive bibliographic references supporting accurate identification and further scientific research.
An invaluable resource for malacologists, marine biologists, ecologists, naturalists, divers, and shell collectors, this guide provides a clear, authoritative, and visually compelling overview of the marine molluscs inhabiting Europe’s varied coastal ecosystems.