Cowry Shells. New Subspecies and Variations, Musings and Anecdotes - A Gallery of Growth Stages

Chiapponi, M. & Lorenz, F.

Published by 2024 [2025], 2024

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This book is the product of a long-lasting friendship between two enthusiasts in cowries (Cypraeidae), whose personalities could not be more different: A dedicated collector and student, Marco Chiapponi has assembled one of the finest and best-documented collections of this family of seashells over a period of forty years. His observations, personal opinions, funny anecdotes and deeper insight, gained over this period of time, have been assembled into an eclectic mix dedicated to the passion of cowries. The second author is a professional malacologist. He helped with suggestions and editing. New taxa: Mauritia arabica mascarenensis n. ssp., Lyncina vitellus deprofundis n. ssp. 180 pp., 95 color plates, num. text figs, hardback gr. 8 [19.5 x 27.5 cm].

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Title: Cowry Shells. New Subspecies and Variations, Musings and Anecdotes - A Gallery of Growth Stages
Publisher: 2024 [2025]
Publication Date: 2024
Binding: Hardcover

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