Print on Demand. This book is part of a series of publications that present curated descriptions and catalogs of the zoological collection at the British Museum, covering a wide range of animal specimens. The author provides a detailed categorization and exploration of the museum's collection of insects, mollusks, and vertebrates with a distinct focus on British species as well as comparative analysis of international specimens. The book offers a valuable resource for taxonomists and scholars in the field. 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.

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Title

List of the Shells of the Canaries in the Collection of the British Museum

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2016

Language

English

ISBN 10

1332775179

ISBN 13

9781332775170

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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Fauna

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Synopsis

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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Forgotten Books? Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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