Catalogue Of The Conchifera, Or Bivalve Shells in The Collection Of The British Museum, Vol. 2: Petricolad� (Concluded), Carbiculadae (Classic Reprint) (Latin Edition) - Hardcover

G�rard Paul Deshayes

9780484157247: Catalogue Of The Conchifera, Or Bivalve Shells in The Collection Of The British Museum, Vol. 2: Petricolad� (Concluded), Carbiculadae (Classic Reprint) (Latin Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0484157248 ISBN 13: 9780484157247

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the Petricolad� section of a classic British Museum conchology catalog—the authoritative, illustration-rich treatment that guides study of bivalve shells.

This volume compiles detailed descriptions, synonymy notes, and historical references for a broad range of Corbiculidae and Cyrenidae, including numerous species and varieties from Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It presents diagnostic traits, illustrative plate citations, and references used by 19th-century malacologists, offering insight into identification and classification of these lively shells.

This edition assembles formal species accounts, provenance notes, and taxonomic commentary arranged to support quick comparison and study. It is especially rich in moment-to-moment morphological details, with cross-referenced names and historical taxonomic changes that illuminate the development of the field.

Detailed species descriptions and diagnostic features for Corbicula and Cyrena groups.
Historic references, synonyms, and plate citations that aid cross-checking identifications.
Geographic distribution notes and habitat hints drawn from the era’s records.
Extensive indexing and cross-referencing to support scholarly research and catalog work.

Ideal for students, researchers, and shell-collecting enthusiasts who value historical taxonomic literature and careful morphological descriptions of bivalves.

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