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Native Shells of Aotearoa
Series: Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series
Brief Description
Part of the Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series, this accessible introduction to a range of the aquatic and terrestrial shell-bearing molluscs encountered in New Zealand is written by two experts from our national museum, Te Papa. It features over 160 species, from chitons and mussels...
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Native Shells of Aotearoa
A handy introduction to the unique shells of Aotearoa
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Description
Part of the Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series, this accessible introduction to a range of the aquatic and terrestrial shell-bearing molluscs encountered in New Zealand is written by two experts from our national museum, Te Papa.
It features over 160 species, from chitons and mussels to snails and limpets, and also offers insights into the museum's fieldwork and collections.
The book is charmingly illustrated with digital reproductions from photographs of Te Papa's vast collection of specimens. It's the perfect companion for the outdoors and for browsing at home or on holiday.
Native Shells of Aotearoa is a must-read for nature enthusiasts and anyone keen to explore the fascinating world of New Zealand's molluscs.
Series: Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781991165534
Publisher: Te Papa Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 November 2023
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Te Papa Press
Illustration: 85 black and white illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 3.0mm
Width: 125.0mm
Height: 184.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 136
About the Author
Bruce Marshall is a malacologist (shell expert) who has worked at Te Papa, and the previous National Museum, since 1976. As collection manager of molluscs, Bruce is responsible for several million specimens representing more than 4,700 New Zealand species. Kerry Walton is Curator Invertebrates at Te Papa and PhD candidate in the Department of Zoology, University of Otago.
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