THE FORM, FUNCTION, AND SYNTHESIS OF THE MOLLUSCAN SHELL
The following sections are included:
Introduction
The Spiral Form in the Mollusca
Why the Spirals in Mollusc Shells are Equiangular
Determination of the Value of α
Distribution and Variation of α Values
Models for Molluscan Shell Shape
Previous Models
A Sixteen-Parameter Model for the Mollusc Shell Shape
Modelling Real Shells
Discussion
The Biological Significance of the α Parameter
Non-Isometric Growth in Mollusc Shells
The Evolution of Limpets
Conclusions
Acknowledgement
Appendix
References