1987, 8x10, 90 pp., 61 photos, paper, $18.00, ISBN: 0-940168-05-7

ABALONES have been an important food source since ancient times. Recent decline of abalone populations, and abalone's increasing popularity as a food item have generated much interest in aquaculture, the rearing of abalones in a regulated environment. This research monograph is a readily accessible reference featuring the detailed structure of various organs and tissues of Haliotis. The many electron micrographs, illustrating morphological details, are accompanied by brief text. Contents include: Development, External Features, Shell Mantle Cavity, Digestive and Nervous Systems, Circulatory System, Urinary and Reproductive Systems, Foot, and Skin.