Bivalve Seashells of West North America

by Eugene V. Coan, Paul V. Scott & Frank R. Bernard
The most comprehensive book ever written on Pacific Ocean bivalves, this major work treats all bivalve mollusks from northern Baja California, Mexico to Arctic Alaska, from the intertidal splash zone to the abyssal depths. A total of 472 species are described with habitat & ecological information, and illustrated with detailed photographs and drawings. Included are character tables and keys, an illustrated key to the superfamilies of the region, a bibliography of more than 4,800 complete references, and a glossary. 2000, 764pp, 124 black/white photo plates, numerous text figures, hardbound, 9" x 12", (SW 8.0 lbs)