Marine Shells of Goa A Guide to Identification
This book offers a unique introduction to the study of shells and molluscs for all those who take pleasure in shells, the treasure of the sea. However, unlike other shell albums, compendiums or guides, the central focus of this book is on shells and not m
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Marine Shells of Goa A Guide to Identification
Marine Shells of Goa
Sangeeta M. Sonak
Marine Shells of Goa A Guide to Identification
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Sangeeta M. Sonak Centre for Environment and Natural Resource Management (CENRM) Panaji, Goa India and SRUJAN Caranzalem, Goa India
ISBN 978-3-319-55097-8 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-55099-2
ISBN 978-3-319-55099-2
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The book is dedicated to my son, Eeshan, who actually began writing of this book.
Preface
The urge to say something, share useful knowledge upon a subject, is matched perhaps, by the urge to know something on a subject. It is basically these urges that have served as impetus to write this book on Conchology, the study of shells produced by living creatures called molluscs. Conchology is concerned with study of shells; and Malacology, with shells and creatures within (molluscs). As compared to Conchology, Malacology necessarily involves much greater scientific and technical literature. At times, these factors render such study insipid and unappetizing to many. Conchology, to a great extent, involves collection, classification and the appreciation of the structure and designs of shells. Therefore, at least to some extent, this is a recreational activity for those who seek intellectual indulgence in these wonderful objects of the sea. This book is, therefore, an attempt to present the shells of Goa to scientific researchers and amateur shell collectors alike, so that they find in these wonderful objects of the sea, something useful and interesting in their
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