Shells and Their Inmates (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Religious Tract Society

9780265160251: Shells and Their Inmates (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265160251 ISBN 13: 9780265160251

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Sail into the world of seashells and the creatures that wear them, and see how natural history meets a mindful view of creation.

This classic exploration unpacks the structure, use, and variety of mollusks, from one-piece shells to multi-part forms, and explains how these animals build, wear, and inhabit their homes. Along the way, it ties scientific observation to the idea of a purposeful design behind the wonders of the ocean.

Learn how shells form, what univalve, bivalve, and multivalve shells are, and the roles of the mantle and foot.
Discover how shells gain strength, why some are spiny or ribbed, and how scientists study their composition and growth.
Explore the curious world of fossil remains, ink-bags, and ancient seas, with notes on how these insights illuminate both history and natural law.
See vivid examples and diagrams that connect anatomy, function, and the beauty of marine life.

Ideal for readers of natural history who appreciate a thoughtful, faith-informed perspective, and for anyone curious about the mollusks that fill our seas and shelves.

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