Molluscs (malacology) Books
HarperCollins Publishers Seashore Collins Gem
Book SynopsisA fascinating introduction to the different habitats and creatures to be found along the coastline. With over 240 colour photographs, this is the ideal guide to take on seashore rambles.Divided into different coastline habitats for ease of use, Collins Gem Seashore is the ideal guide for families and children.Featured habitats include cliffs, rocky shores, sand dunes, saltmarsh, shingle and the strandline.The book includes full details of the many species to be found within each habitat.Introductions to seaweeds, worms, molluscs, arthopods, fish, birds and mammals, and many other shore-line inhabitants are presented in a clear, accessible manner.This portable, informative book is perfect for any excursion to the shore.
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Spirals in Time
Book SynopsisA biological and cultural biography of the ubiquitous yet mystical seashell.Seashells, stretching from the deep past into the present day, are touchstones leading into fascinating realms of the natural world and cutting-edge science. In Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells, marine biologist Helen Scales shows how seashells have been sculpted by the fundamental rules of mathematics and evolution; how they gave us color, gems, food, and new medicines. The science and natural history of shells are woven into a compelling narrative, revealing their cultural importance and the ways they have been used by humans over the millennia, even as a source of mind-bending drugs. After surviving multiple mass extinctions millions of years ago, mollusks and their shells still face an onslaught of anthropocentric challenges, including climate change and corrosive oceans. But rather than dwelling on all that is lost, Scales emphasizes that Trade ReviewA rewarding glimpse of another world, filled with strange and reclusive creatures ... There is rich detail in all directions. One does not know what will come next. Often the descriptions made me see shafts of sunlight underwater, irradiating extraordinary places and creatures. That is just what the book does itself. * The Guardian *... punctures assumptions with the power of a cone snail dart. * The Spectator *Splendid ... Scales clearly loves snails - she has done an elegant, excellent job of explaining her passion ... she is a most able modern champion of molluscs. * New Scientist *Scales is a charming raconteur with boundless enthusiasm and an eye for detail that make her subject glow with life. Combining biology, history and ecology, this is nature writing at its most engaging. * Sunday Express *The stories in Spirals in Time – which range from slaves being bought for bags of shells in west Africa in the 1770s to ground-breaking medical uses of cone-snail venom – are gripping and unimaginable. * The Telegraph *Helen Scales ... takes us on a fascinating journey into the strange and captivating world of mollusks. Carefully researched and entertaining throughout ... Scales's book is relentlessly interesting. * Science *...an informed introduction to this fascinating group. The author's enthusiasm shines through the prose...This is an ideal book for a summer holiday, and beach finds will take on a new dimension because of it. * Times Literary Supplement *With the soul of a poet and a talent for finding the most intriguing trivia about familiar seaside sights, marine biologist Scales turns the mundane into the magical. * Discover *Table of Contents1. Meet the shell-makers 2. How to build a shell 3. Sex, death and gems 4. Shell food 5. A mollusc called home 6. Spinning shell stories 7. Flight of the argonauts 8. Treasure hunting 9. Bright ideas 10. The sea butterfly effect
£11.39
Reaktion Books Shells: A Natural and Cultural History
Book SynopsisShells have captivated humans from the dawn of time: the earliest known artwork was made on a shell. As well as containers for food, shells have been used as tools, jewellery and decorations for dwellings, and to bring good luck or to ward off spirits. Many indigenous peoples have used shells as currency, and in a few places they still do. This beautifully illustrated book looks at the scientific and cultural history of shells, showing how their diverse colourful forms take shape. It examines pearls, the only gems of animal origin, as well as how shells have inspired artists throughout history. The book looks at shells used in architecture and ritual, but also how shells are indicators of changing environmental conditions.Table of ContentsCHAPTER ONE THE SHELL MAKERS CHAPTER TWO TRIBAL SHELL USE CHAPTER THREE SHELLS AND RELIGION CHAPTER FOUR PICKING UP MONEY ON THE BEACH CHAPTER FIVE HOW THE COWRIE GOT ITS SPOTS CHAPTER SIX IRIDESCENT BEAUTY CHAPTER SEVEN SHELLS IN THE ARTS CHAPTER EIGHT MOLLUSCS AND MEDICINE CHAPTER NINE SHELLS IN A CHANGING WORLD REFERENCES SELECT BLBLIOGRAPHY ASSOCIATIONS AND WEBSITES LARGE COLLECTIONS OF SHELLS PHOTO ACKOWLEDGEMENTS INDEX
£18.00
Te Papa Press Native Shells of Aotearoa
Book SynopsisPart of the Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series, this accessible introduction to a range of the aquatic and terrestrial shell-bearing molluscs encountered in New Zealand is written by two experts from our national museum, Te Papa. It features over 160 species, from chitons and mussels to snails and limpets and also offers insights into the museum's fieldwork and collections. The book is charmingly illustrated with digital reproductions from photographs of Te Papa's vast collection of specimens. It's the perfect companion for the outdoors and for browsing at home or on holiday.
£18.89
CABI Publishing Biology of Terrestrial Molluscs
Book SynopsisWith an estimated 35,000 species, terrestrial molluscs are one of the most successful and diverse animal groups in land-based ecosystems. These animals have long been of importance to human societies as food, medicine, crop pests, vectors of parasites, and as tools, personal ornamentation and currency in trade. This book presents a synthesis of current knowledge and research on the biology of terrestrial molluscs.Table of Contents1: Morphology, phylogeny and systematics, G M Barker, Landcare Research, New Zealand 2: Body wall: form and function, D L Luchtel and I Deyrup-Olsen University of Washington, USA 3: Sensory organs and the nervous system, R Chase, McGill University, Canada 4: Radular structure and function, U Mackenstedt, Universität Hohenheim, Germany and K Märkel, Ruhr-Universität Bocham, Germany 5: Structure and function of the digestive tract, V K Dimitriadis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece 6: Food and feeding behaviour, B Speiser, Research Institute of Organic Agriulcture (FiBL), Switzerland 7: Haemolymph: blood cell morphology and function, E Furuta and K Yamaguchi, Dokkyo University School of Medicine, Japan 8: Structure and functioning of the reproductive system, B Gomez, Universidad del País Vasco, Spain Regulation of growth and reproduction, A Gomot de Vaufleury, Universté de Fanche-Comté, France 9: Spermiogenesis and oogenesis, J M Healy, The University of Queensland, Australia 10: Population and conservation genetics, T Backeljau, Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Belgium, A Baur and B Baur, University of Basel, Switzerland 11: Life history strategies, J Heller, The Hebrew University, Israel 12: Behavioural ecology: on doing the right thing in the right place at the right time, A Cook, University of Ulster, UK 13: Soil biology and ecotoxicology, R Dallinger and B Berger, Universität Innsbruck, Austria, R Triebskorn-Köhler and H Köhler, Universitat Tübingen, Germany
£163.80
John Wiley & Sons Inc Marine Mussels
Book SynopsisA comprehensive volume providing broad and detailed coverage of marine mussels Marine Mussels: Ecology, Physiology, Genetics and Culture provides readers with in-depth, fully up-to-date information on all major aspects of marine mussels. Written by an internationally renowned expert in the field, this authoritative volume addresses morphology, ecology, feeding, phylogeny and evolution, reproduction and larval development, settlement and recruitment, genetics, disease, management of culture systems and more. The book encompasses many different species of marine mussels: genus Mytilus, other important commercial marine genera such as Perna, Aulacomya and Choromytilus, and non-commercial genera including Modiolus, Geukensia, Brachidontes and hydrothermal vent Bathymodiolus. Comprising twelve extensively cross-referenced chapters, the book discusses a diversity of integrated topics that range from fundamental physiology of mTable of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgements xiii 1 Phylogeny and Evolution of Marine Mussels 1 Introduction 1 Phylogeny of the Phylum Mollusca 1 Phylogeny and Evolution of Bivalvia 3 Evolution and Adaptive Radiation in Bivalvia 5 Phylogeny and Evolution in the Mytilida 8 Significant Evolutionary Developments in the Family Mytilidae 11 Notes 15 References 16 2 Functional Morphology 21 Introduction 21 Shell 21 Mantle 29 Gills 31 Foot 34 Labial Palps 40 Alimentary Canal 40 Gonads 43 Heart and Haemolymph Vessels 43 Excretory Organs 44 Nerves and Sensory Receptors 45 References 47 3 Ecology of Marine Mussels 56 Introduction 56 Global and Local Distribution Patterns 57 Factors Affecting Geographic Distribution 64 Factors Affecting Local Distribution 69 Climate Change and Potential and Observed Impacts on Marine Mussels 102 Notes 116 References 116 4 Particle Processing and Nutrient Utilisation 141 Introduction 141 Filtration and Clearance Rates 141 Particle Processing on the Gills and Labial Palps and in the Stomach 157 Alimentary Canal and Digestive Process 174 Absorption Efficiency 191 Impacts of Mussels on Marine Ecosystems 194 Notes 198 References 199 5 Reproduction, Larval Development, Dispersal and Recruitment 219 Introduction 219 Sex Identification 219 Doubly Uniparental Inheritance and Sex Determination 221 Gametogenesis 222 Reproductive Cycles 225 Factors Controlling Reproduction 235 Reproductive Effort and Fecundity 242 Fertilisation and Gamete Compatibility 245 Larval Development 247 Factors Affecting Larval Growth 249 Larval Dispersal and Population Connectivity 253 Settlement, Metamorphosis and Post-Larval Dispersal 259 Recruitment 263 Notes 267 References 267 6 Growth 296 Introduction 296 Measurement of Absolute Growth 296 Measurement of Allometric Growth 307 Scope for Growth and Dynamic Energy Budget Models 311 Growth Modulators 317 Notes 338 References 338 7 Physiology of the Circulatory, Respiratory and Excretory Systems 357 Cardiovascular System 357 Respiratory System 365 Excretory System 388 Notes 400 References 400 8 Mussels and Marine Environmental Contaminants 414 Introduction 414 Contaminants in the Marine Environment 416 Contaminant Levels in Seawater, Sediments and Biota 444 Kinetic Modeling in Contaminant Bioaccumulation 448 Mussel Monitoring Programmes 460 Biological Markers of Pollution 471 Notes 486 References 487 9 Population Genetics, Genomics and Selective Breeding 515 Introduction 515 Population Genetics 516 Mussel Genomics 553 Quantitative Genetics 567 Notes 578 References 579 10 Mussel Culture 603 Introduction 603 Wild Seed Collection 604 Hatchery Culture of Seed and Juvenile Mussels 605 Hatchery Culture of Mussels 615 Mussel Culture 630 Mussel Culture and the Environment 645 An Ecosystem Approach to Bivalve Culture 653 Notes 657 References 657 11 Diseases, Parasites and the Immune Response 675 Introduction 675 Viruses 675 Bacteria 677 Fungi 678 Protistans 682 Porifera 692 Platyhelminths 694 Annelids 703 Crustaceans 704 Neoplasia 711 Defence Mechanisms 714 Signal Transduction Pathways 725 Abiotic Effects on Mussel Immune Response 726 Notes 727 References 727 12 Mussels and Public Health 753 Introduction 753 Bacterial Infections 753 Viral Infections 759 Parasites 763 Biotoxins 766 Industrial Pollutants 779 Controls on the Production and Processing of Mussels and Other Bivalves 784 Monitoring and Quality Control 798 Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point and its Application 800 Notes 805 References 805 Species Index 831 Subject Index 838
£176.36
University of Utah Press,U.S. Utah Mollusk Identification Guide
Book SynopsisThe Utah Mollusk Identification Guide offers up-to-date information for identifying aquatic and terrestrial snails, slugs, clams, and mussels within the state of Utah, providing comparative tables, taxonomic keys, and more than 230 images, including many type specimen images published for the first time. Amateur naturalists and biologists alike will benefit from detailed information regarding size, type, specimen location, junior synonyms (including taxonomy notes), original descriptions for each of the 139 species, and comments to help differentiate similar species. In contrast to older guides, this book includes data on the external and internal anatomy of mollusks. Taxonomic names are updated to incorporate the latest information available. Family descriptions and miscellaneous data on ecology, life history, and genetics are also presented. Distribution data are based on historical articles, museum records, personal observations, and collections. Although the focus is on Utah mollusks, many species are widely distributed and the data, images, references, and taxonomy details within the guide will be of interest to many outside the state.Trade Review“The first update of Utah mollusks since the 1929 Chamberlin and Jones volume. This book will unify the taxonomy in Utah and adjacent regions of aquatic and terrestrial mollusks and their habitat, a necessity for intermountain biological diversity and for conservation assessments.”—Peter Hovingh, retired biologist, expert on western mollusks "Wagner’s guide is a much needed, monumental contribution to mollusk conservation in Utah. Readers will find the comprehensiveness of this guide incredibly helpful, and it will become the new go-to resource for anyone interested in Utah mollusks."—Kate Holcomb, Statewide Mollusk Specialist, Utah Division of Wildlife ResourcesTable of Contents Preface Acknowledgments What’s in the Guide Introduction Utah Gastropoda Key Phylum Mollusca The Freshwater Snails The Terrestrial Snails Utah Bivalvia Key Mussels and Clams Bibliography Glossary
£36.71
Taylor & Francis Ltd Handbook of Culture of Abalone and Other Marine Gastropods
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£49.39
Astra Publishing House Snails Are Just My Speed!: TOON Level 1
Book SynopsisSnails Are Just My Speed!: TOON Level 1 (TOON into Reading) What's the scoop behind all the mucus? Did you know snails build roads like engineers and go undercover in camouflage like spies? Did you know they can be smaller than a seed or bigger than a grown-up's hand? Kevin McCloskey mixes snail science, art, and hilarity for the newest book in his Giggle and Learn series, praised by the New York Times as "a winning combination of facts and gross-out fun."Trade ReviewSchool Library Journal Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2018Finalist for Pop Culture Classroom 2019 Excellence In Graphic Literature Award, Best in Children's Graphic Literature (Nonfiction)!The BUILDING STEAM WITH DIA 2019 Booklist (ALSC), K-Grade 2Association for Library Service to Children GRAPHIC NOVELS READING LIST (Grades K-2) 2019 A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection★ "With hip and fun graphics, just enough 'ick' factor, and plenty of facts, this title offers beginning readers a great deal of information about snails and slugs...What a delight!" —School Library Journal STARRED REVIEW "McCloskey’s series continues to deliver an offbeat blend of science, humor, and a dynamic interplay between words and pictures."—Publishers Weekly"Savvy educators will appreciate the book's versatility: It would be the star of an intimate gross-book-themed storytime...or may be used as the inspiration for a pre-K lesson plan on anything from wildlife and nature to gardening to body fluids. Overall, a fun read and a smart selection for any elementary nature shelf."—Kirkus Reviews"As slugs with shells, snails perhaps lack charm. One look at McCloskey’s affectionate portrayal quickly changes minds...This will be a particular joy for the science-minded, but between spotting the snails hidden among rocks and taking a cue from the drawing lesson in back, there’s plenty of fun here for casual readers, too."—Booklist"Fascinating...facts are shared about how snails move (slowly); the variety of snail species, sizes, and habitats; and even snail courtship rituals."-Horn Book Magazine"In this fourth installment of TOON Books’ early reader science series, Kevin McCloskey once again creates an engaging work of nonfiction that will have kids screaming, 'Gross!' and, like the series title says, 'Laugh and Learn."—School Library Journal's Good Comics for Kids"I never expected to be interested in snails (and their cousin slugs) but McCloskey makes any animal interesting. His books are light reads that inspire learning."—Comics Worth Reading"There’s a quick drawing lesson at the end – great way to end a storytime or science group session! Kevin McCloskey is aces in my book!"—Mom Read It"Kevin McCloskey introduces us to a whole load of fascinating snail facts that are sure to entertain curious readers, no matter how old they are."—Orbital Comics"By the time you turn the last page of Snails are Just My Speed!, you'll be reminding yourself that this book is a beginning reader."—Books4YourKids
£7.59
