A definitive field guide and reference to the shells of New England, with updated taxonomy and distribution notes.
This edition revises the synonymy of coastal mollusks and adds careful observations on their structure and how they spread along the region’s shores and depths. It is a detailed, specimen-based resource for researchers and collectors alike.
- Learn how different shells relate to one another through updated classifications.
- See notes on shell anatomy and how distribution varies from shore to offshore habitats.
- Find references to species and variants across the New England coast, with geographic and bathymetric context.
- Use the included figures and descriptions to help identify specimens with confidence.
Ideal for readers of field guides, malacology enthusiasts, and anyone studying the molluscan fauna of the New England coast.