Seashells of the Egyptian Red Sea - The Illustrated Handbook (Hardcover)

Stunning photographs make this guide to the seashells of Egypt's Red Sea coast a delight for scientists and beachcombers alike. Biologist Mary Lyn Rusmore-Villaume offers succinct descriptions of over five hundred species, indicating geographic range, size, color, and other details. The book is organized by taxonomy, divided between gastropods and bivalves, and each species is illustrated with one or more photographs for easy identification, all taken especially for this book by the author using shells from her own collection. All the shells most people are likely to see are included here, as well as many rare specimens (including an entirely new species discovered by the author). The species covered come from all regions of Egypt bordering the Red Sea, including the Gulf of Suez, South Sinai, the Gulf of Aqaba, and the mainland coast from Hurghada to Shalatein. As the only guide to Egypt's Red Sea shells, this is an invaluable reference for anyone interested in the Red Sea and its rich biodiversity. Copiously illustrated and comprehensive in its approach, "Seashells of the Egyptian Red Sea" represents a unique contribution to the scientific knowledge of the marine fauna of this branch of the Indo-Pacific region.

General

Imprint:	The American University In Cairo Press
Country of origin:	Egypt
Release date:	May 2008
First published:	April 2008
Authors:	Mary Lyn Rusmore-villaume
Dimensions:	203 x 127 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-977-416-096-7
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Invertebrates > Molluscs Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Invertebrates > Crustaceans Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Aquatic creatures > Sea & seashore life
LSN:	977-416-096-7
Barcode:	9789774160967

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