Native Shells of Aotearoa, 9781991165534
Hardcover
Discover Aotearoa’s hidden shelled treasures: a guide to native molluscs.
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    136 pages

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    8 November 2023

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Summary

Native Shells of Aotearoa: A Guide to New Zealand’s Molluscs

Part of the Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series, this accessible introduction explores a range of aquatic and terrestrial shell-bearing molluscs found in New Zealand. Written by experts from the national museum, Te Papa, it features over 160 species, from chitons and mussels to snails and limpets.

Gain insights into the museum’s fieldwork and collections, charmingly illustrated with digital reproductions of photographs …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781991165534
ISBN-10:1991165536
Series:Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series
Author:Bruce Marshall, Kerry Walton
Publisher:Te Papa Press
Imprint:Te Papa Press
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:136
Release Date:8 November 2023
Weight:200g
Dimensions:184mm x 125mm x 3mm
About The Author

Bruce Marshall

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.

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