From “one of the master naturalists of our time” (American Scientist), a fascinating exploration of what seashells reveal about biology, evolution, and the history of life
Geerat Vermeij wrote this “celebration of shells” to share his enthusiasm for these supremely elegant creations and what they can teach us about nature. Most popular books on shells emphasize the identification of species, but Vermeij uses shells as a way to explore major ideas in biology. How are shells built? How do they work? And how did they evolve? With lucidity and charm, the MacArthur-winning evolutionary biologist reveals how shells give us insights into the lives of animals today and in the distant geological past.
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Geerat J. Vermeij is Distinguished Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California, Davis. He is the author of The Evolutionary World: How Adaptation Explains Everything from Seashells to Civilization; Privileged Hands: A Scientific Life; Nature: An Economic History (Princeton); and Evolution and Escalation: An Ecological History of Life (Princeton).
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Librería: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Hardback. Condición: Good. Using shells to explore major areas of biology, the author of this celebration of the shell examines such issues as the evolution of shells and their function. He demonstrates how shells provide insight into the lives of animals of this era, as well as those of the distant past. Nº de ref. del artículo: CIN069108596XG
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Librería: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Hardback. Condición: Good. Using shells to explore major areas of biology, the author of this celebration of the shell examines such issues as the evolution of shells and their function. He demonstrates how shells provide insight into the lives of animals of this era, as well as those of the distant past. Nº de ref. del artículo: CIN069108596XG
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Nº de ref. del artículo: G069108596XI3N10
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Librería: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: GRP70576597
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Librería: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Nº de ref. del artículo: OTV.069108596X.G
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Librería: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Reino Unido
Condición: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:069108596X. Nº de ref. del artículo: 5781906
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Librería: Antiquariat Neue Kritik, Frankfurt am Main, Alemania
Condición: Gut. VIII,207 Seiten mit sw. Abb. Kaum Gebrauchsspuren, guter Zustand. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 950 OLeinenband mit ill. Schutzumschlag. 23,5 x 16 cm. Nº de ref. del artículo: 35071
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Librería: Martin Preuß / Akademische Buchhandlung Woetzel, Kerzenheim, Alemania
32. Condición: Wie neu. Altersfreigabe FSK ab 0 Jahre Sprache: Deutsch. Nº de ref. del artículo: 18668
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Librería: YESIBOOKSTORE, MIAMI, FL, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: As New. Nº de ref. del artículo: 069108596X-VB
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Librería: SHIMEDIA, Brooklyn, NY, Estados Unidos de America
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