Lectures on Mollusca; Or Shell-Fish and Their Allies: Prepared for the Smithson Institution (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Philip P. Carpenter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267866542 ISBN 13: 9780267866540

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Discover the living world of mollusks through a clear, insightful guide.

This edition presents a concise, student‑friendly survey of how shelled animals, from chitons to land snails, fit into the broader story of natural history. It blends vivid description with practical detail, helping readers understand both ancient forms and modern groups without getting lost in jargon. The text uses accessible language to explain anatomy, life habits, and the big questions scientists ask about these diverse creatures.

The book walks you through the main mollusk groups, from eight‑valved chitons that roll into a ball to the tooth‑shells and their strange shells, and finally to air‑breathing snails. It ties together anatomy, habitat, and classification, showing how different lines evolved and why scientists group them the way they do. You’ll see how shells form, how these animals move, and how their lives unfold in rocks, streams, and on shores around the world.
What you’ll experience

• A clear look at chitons, their eight valves, and how they grow and move.
• An introduction to distinctive groups like the tooth‑shells and their unique shells.
• An explanation of Pulmonata, or air‑breathing mollusks, and their land and freshwater habits.
• Context for how scientists classify mollusks and trace their ancient roots through fossils.

Ideal for readers seeking a solid, readable foundation in molluscan science, and for students needing an approachable overview that connects anatomy, behavior, and history.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267866542
• ISBN 13: 9780267866540
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 146