Companion For The Shell Collector

This work is based on the World Register Of Marine Species (Worms) which is an international platform of science. This includes the currently valid scientific names and systematics of our recent marine animals. This book presents more than 600 different species of marine and freshwater molluscs. It also includes some species of sea urchins starfish and arthropods bringing the total number of diverse species to more than 780. The work places the species in the context of their habitats their survival and reproduction strategies and their aquaristic durability if live specimens can be obtained. This book presents both: The live animals for the vivarists and their empty shells for the collectors. Many of the species shown here are not common unusual or even rare. In addition some photos of original habitats and aquarium photographs round off the work. In passing the book also comments on some current environmental problems which are unfortunately usually not mentioned in conventional works on this subject. A very informative book which should inspire reflection and action at the same time.