Shells and Their Inmates (Classic Reprint)

Religious Tract Society

ISBN 10: 1330197526 / ISBN 13: 9781330197523

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Shells and Their Inmates (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330197526
• ISBN 13: 9781330197523
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

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Synopsis

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.