Etudes pluridisciplinaires sur les bénitiers d'Océanie. Présentes depuis très longtemps dans les océans, ces espèces de coquillages bivalves constituent une ressource vivrière essentielle mais sont menacées par l'exploitation humaine et les changements climatiques. Les dimensions sacrée et symbolique, notamment en référence au pouvoir social, attachées aux bénitiers sont également explorées. ©Electre 2025
The Giant Clam
A priceless emblem of the pacific
Emblematic and mysterious, the giant clam has always inspired the curiosity of peoples ever since the first humans settled on the tropical shores of the Pacific and Indian oceans. A representation of the sacred or of power, but also, of course, a major food resource for many island communities, the giant clam is a token of influence in the culture of the peoples of the Pacific, a matrix for making tools, a currency !
Apart from its beauty and its role in art or beliefs, which have inspired human beings over the centuries, this group of species now interests the world of science in many of its aspects, whether in biology, ecology or its place in society : the giant clam still has a wealth of surprises in store. It is well worth being brought under the spotlights.
The aim of the present work is precisely to describe the specificities of this outstanding group of species, and the broad range of issues that must be taken into account to ensure its conservation.
We hope that once you have come to the end of these pages, which celebrate the giant clam in all its aspects, you will be convinced, as we are, that it is indeed ... « a priceless emblem of the Pacific ! »
Paru le : 07/04/2022
Thématique : Essais Scientifiques Faune aquatique
Auteur(s) : Non précisé.
Éditeur(s) :
Au vent des îles
Collection(s) : Beaux livres
Contributeur(s) : Directeur de publication : Nabila Gaertner-Mazouni - Directeur de publication : Jean-Claude Gaertner
Série(s) : Non précisé.
ISBN : 978-2-36734-427-0
EAN13 : 9782367344270
Reliure : Cartonné
Pages : 111
Hauteur: 26.0 cm / Largeur 25.0 cm
Épaisseur: 1.5 cm
Poids: 788 g
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