Marine Shells of Goa, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017 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 molluscs. Therefore, in addition to the classification and identification of shells, the book also addresses aspects including the shell art and shell craft of Goa, the importance of shells, and literary works related to shells and their writers. The book also describes various shell habitats of Goa.

The primary objective of this book is to introduce readers to the concept of shell heritage and to spark curiosity and scientific interest, not just among conchologists but also local and visiting beachgoers. Accordingly, it primarily uses straightforward, non-technical language. The book will also appeal to those readers without any previous knowledge of the subject, helping them to understand and appreciate the shells that they collect from the seashores of Goa.

Includes color photographs, maps and info text of each species to facilitate quick identification

Popular appeal, interesting to non-technical conchologists of the world

Brief description of beaches of Goa as well as some special ecosystems of Goa with pictures will help familiarize malacologists and conchologists of the world to shell collection in Goa and to shells of Goa

Contains special section on shell craft and art of Goa (with photographs), quotes and idioms on shells and the importance and uses of shells

With commentary on mollusks, classification of mollusks, shell formation, shell collection, shell identification, shell habitats, recommended regulations for shell collection

Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras