Language: English
Comprehensive reference listing 1661 species, including 17 species of the Polyplacophora, 954 species of the Gastropoda, 24 species of the Scaphopoda, 605 species of the Bivalva and 61 species of the Cephalopoda. Each species is illustrated with an individual colour plate, and the accompanying text contains details on scientific name, distribution, ecology and economic value.