Encyclopedia of Texas Seashells: Identification, Ecology, Distribution, and HistoryA guide to seashells found in Texas that discusses the historical uses of mollusks and seashells, the history of conchology and malacology in the state, habitats, and other related topics, and provides information for identifying nine hundred species. |
Contents
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4 Collecting Seashells | 76 |
5 General Features of Mollusks | 81 |
6 Texas Seashells | 97 |
Outline of Classifi cation and Checklist of Texas Seashells | 393 |
Glossary | 433 |
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