Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells

Seashells, stretching from the deep past into the present day, are touchstones leading into fascinating realms of the natural world and cutting-edge science. In Spirals in Time, marine biologist Helen Scales shows how seashells have been sculpted by the fundamental rules of mathematics and evolution; how they gave us color, gems, food, and new medicines.



Members of the phylum Mollusca are among the most ancient animals on the planet. Their shells provide homes for other animals, and across t...