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.
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.
Book Information
ISBN 9781991165534
Author Bruce Marshall
Format Hardback
Page Count 136
Imprint Te Papa Press
Publisher Te Papa Press
Weight(grams) 200g
Dimensions(mm) 184mm * 125mm * 3mm
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.
Book Information
ISBN 9781991165534
Author Bruce Marshall
Format Hardback
Page Count 136
Imprint Te Papa Press
Publisher Te Papa Press
Weight(grams) 200g
Dimensions(mm) 184mm * 125mm * 3mm
