Excerpt from Manual of Conchology, Vol. 2: Structural and Systematic With Illustrations of the Species
I may be thought by some, to have treated the species in a too conservative spirit; my object in the investigations of which this work is the result, has been solely to ascertain truth, not to establish, maintain or destroy scientific reputations.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the anatomy of the mollusks known as the Murices and Purpurea, a group of marine animals that have been recognized and valued since ancient times for producing the famous Tyrian purple dye. The author draws upon the most important treatise on mollusk anatomy by Keferstein, to provide a detailed examination of the external features, including the shell and operculum, as well as the digestive, nervous, vascular, respiratory, secretory, and sexual organs of these fascinating creatures. The author endeavors to present the material in a clear and accessible manner, making it valuable to both professional malacologists and amateur naturalists alike. The insights offered in this book provide a deeper understanding of the biology of these remarkable animals and contribute to our knowledge of the rich diversity of life in the oceans. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332303823_0
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