Shells of Antarctica
The Definitive Reference on Antarctic Mollusks
Shells of Antarctica is a comprehensive and visually detailed reference documenting the unique and diverse molluscan fauna of the Antarctic region. Combining authoritative taxonomic information with high-quality photographs and illustrations, this work serves as an essential guide for identification, research, and appreciation of the mollusks inhabiting one of the world’s most extreme and ecologically important environments.
Inside, readers will find:
Extensive species accounts detailing shell morphology, diagnostic features, distribution, and habitat preferences in Antarctic waters.
Full-color photographs and illustrations highlighting shell form, sculpture, coloration, and intraspecific variation.
Up-to-date systematic classification, reflecting the latest advances in malacology, molecular phylogenetics, and polar biodiversity research.
Ecological and biogeographic notes, providing insights into habitat specificity, adaptations, and Antarctic marine ecosystems.
Comprehensive bibliographic references supporting accurate identification and further study.
An indispensable resource for malacologists, marine biologists, ecologists, polar researchers, and shell collectors, this volume combines scientific rigor with visual clarity, offering the most complete and authoritative overview of Antarctic mollusks and their shells.
The Definitive Reference on Antarctic Mollusks
Shells of Antarctica is a comprehensive and visually detailed reference documenting the unique and diverse molluscan fauna of the Antarctic region. Combining authoritative taxonomic information with high-quality photographs and illustrations, this work serves as an essential guide for identification, research, and appreciation of the mollusks inhabiting one of the world’s most extreme and ecologically important environments.
Inside, readers will find:
Extensive species accounts detailing shell morphology, diagnostic features, distribution, and habitat preferences in Antarctic waters.
Full-color photographs and illustrations highlighting shell form, sculpture, coloration, and intraspecific variation.
Up-to-date systematic classification, reflecting the latest advances in malacology, molecular phylogenetics, and polar biodiversity research.
Ecological and biogeographic notes, providing insights into habitat specificity, adaptations, and Antarctic marine ecosystems.
Comprehensive bibliographic references supporting accurate identification and further study.
An indispensable resource for malacologists, marine biologists, ecologists, polar researchers, and shell collectors, this volume combines scientific rigor with visual clarity, offering the most complete and authoritative overview of Antarctic mollusks and their shells.