Overview
From cockles to conchs - learn to spot and name over 40 different seashells.
A walk by the sea is only complete with a search for shells. Whether that’s on the beach, clinging to rocks, in rockpools or river estuaries.
This pocket-sized guide to shell identification will help you name your finds, and discover more about these gems of the ocean. It includes distinguishing characteristics, the location of different species and an introduction to seashell anatomy.
From gastropods to bivales, Cowrie shells to Cockles and rare finds including Tusk and Triton shells, discover which animals these beautiful objects housed and how the shells are formed. The book also includes tips on sustainable beachcombing, so we can enjoy our beaches and oceans for years to come.
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