Exceptionally well-preserved feeding traces on shells of two species of helicid snails, are reported from a protected wooden barn. In Helix pomatia Linnaeus, 1758, widely gapping traces follow the spirally winding shell for usually one, sometimes two, occasionally more whorls. Feeding traces on the smaller Cepaea hortensis (O. F. M�ller, 1774) shells are generally restricted to a lateral sector through the shell, often leaving the aperture unaffected. Fractured edges in both species have a jagged outline, and small rodents are considered as the most likely predators. Shells with such distinct breakage pattern are certainly very fragile, and the fossilisation potential is therefore small. 4 pp., 4 figs, 4.

Seller Inventory # W27923

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Traces of predation on Recent terrestrial gastropod shells of the family Helicidae
Publication Date: 2013

Store Description

Founded in 1985 we are specialized in worldwide literature on Mollusca and marine invertebrates. Our publishing house has meanwhile published approximately 60 titles on that field of interest. We have stocks of most available international books on Malacology and a huge amount of antiquarian literature, even of the latter most titles are only available once.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

ConchBooks
Germany

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Terms of sale:

All prices are in � (Euro) net (customers of the EU have to pay additional 7% VAT) plus postage and handling (reg. book-parcel, approx. 6,00 �/kg plus 3,00 � registration).

Please don't mix up the sign � (Euro) with US-$! Transport on the buyers risk.

Payment is due on receipt of invoice and may be made by internet or money transfer to our bank account. We also accept VISA- or Euro/Mastercard credit cards as well as PayPal free of charge. For payments by private cheque, not drawn ...

More Information

Shipping Terms

Die Ware wird in der Regel innerhalb von 2 Tagen nach Bestelleingang verschickt. Bitte entnehmen Sie den voraussichtlichen Liefertermin Ihrer Bestellbest�tigung. Die Versandkostenpauschalen basieren auf Durchschnittswerten f�r 1 kg schwere B�cher. �ber abweichende Kosten (z.B. wegen eines sehr schweren Buches) werden Sie gegebenenfalls vom Verk�ufer informiert.
F�r Kunden des EU-Inlandes wird die erm��igte deutsche Mehrwertsteuer in H�he von 7% zus�tzlich auf Buch und Versand erhoben

Shipping rates from Germany to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from Germany to U.S.A.
Order quantity	25 to 45 business days	8 to 14 business days
First item	US$ 27.81	US$ 39.40

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment Methods

Check Cash PayPal Invoice Bank/Wire Transfer

Add to Wants