mollusks

Conches are best known for their colorful, musical shells and for their meat. But, these mollusks are much more interesting and complicated than they seem. Conches are sea snails with eyestalks and feet. There are about 50 different species of conches. Lovely underwater photographs show conches in their natural habitats.

An introduction to a variety of shells that provide protection for animals, looking at the coverings of armadillos, snails, crabs, turtles, and more.

Covers facts about slugs including where they live, what they eat, and how to tell the difference between them and snails.

Presents an illustrated guide to mollusks, explaining what they are--their basic characteristics--and where they live.

"This book sheds a surprising light on how seashells--the hard, protective outer layer that mollusks inhabit--serve tremendous purpose. This large group of marine animals needs shells for protection, feeding, transportation, anchorage, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Readers will learn about snails and some of their survival techniques.

Simple text and photographs introduce limpets, barnacles, and whelks, discussing where they live, what they eat and more.

"Shellfish are sea animals with hard shells. The shells help to keep them safe. What do you know about shellfish?" --.

Provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of snails and such related species as clams, oysters, and cuttlefish.