Abalone Worldwide: Haliotidae delivers a thorough and visually compelling examination of the abalone species found across the world’s oceans. Combining authoritative taxonomy with exceptional photography, this volume serves as both a scientific reference and an indispensable guide for malacologists, aquaculture professionals, conservationists, and shell collectors.
Inside, readers will find:
Detailed species descriptions covering shell morphology, diagnostic features, and meaningful variation across global populations.
High-quality full-color photographs and plates illustrating shell form, coloration, nacre patterns, and key identifying characteristics.
Current systematic classification, reflecting the latest advances in Haliotidae taxonomy, phylogeny, and species-level revisions.
Distributional, ecological, and habitat notes, providing insights into the biogeography, environmental preferences, and ecological roles of abalone worldwide.
A vital resource for researchers, students, divers, aquaculture specialists, and shell enthusiasts, this volume celebrates the extraordinary diversity, economic importance, and natural beauty of the family Haliotidae.
Abalone Worldwide: Haliotidae delivers a thorough and visually compelling examination of the abalone species found across the world’s oceans. Combining authoritative taxonomy with exceptional photography, this volume serves as both a scientific reference and an indispensable guide for malacologists, aquaculture professionals, conservationists, and shell collectors.
Inside, readers will find:
Detailed species descriptions covering shell morphology, diagnostic features, and meaningful variation across global populations.
High-quality full-color photographs and plates illustrating shell form, coloration, nacre patterns, and key identifying characteristics.
Current systematic classification, reflecting the latest advances in Haliotidae taxonomy, phylogeny, and species-level revisions.
Distributional, ecological, and habitat notes, providing insights into the biogeography, environmental preferences, and ecological roles of abalone worldwide.
A vital resource for researchers, students, divers, aquaculture specialists, and shell enthusiasts, this volume celebrates the extraordinary diversity, economic importance, and natural beauty of the family Haliotidae.