List of the Shells of the Canaries in the Collection of the British Museum (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore the Canary Islands through their shells.
This catalog gathers the shells in the British Museum’s collection, offering a detailed, organized view of Canarian marine mollusks.
The volume presents an extensive cross-section of species, arranged by gastropods, bivalves, and related groups. It includes numerous entries with plate references and historical notes on specimens, making it a practical reference for researchers and shell enthusiasts alike.
- Comprehensive taxonomic entries covering many families and genera.
- Systematic organization by major groups, with plate illustrations and specimen notes.
- An appendix detailing additional observations from the MacAndrew collection and geographical distribution context.
- Historical context about the collection and its contribution to knowledge of the North Atlantic mollusk fauna.
Ideal for readers of natural history, conchology, and museum cataloging who want a grounded, field- and collection‑based resource.
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