Report on the Cephalopoda Collected by H. M.S (Classic Reprint)

William Evans Hoyle

ISBN 10: 1332875823 / ISBN 13: 9781332875825

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book compiles all known cephalopod species in an extensive listing, chronologically arranged and featuring bibliographic information and commentary on many of the included taxa. The author provides a detailed taxonomic arrangement of over 388 species divided into 68 genera and 14 families. This work serves as a useful index to the literature on cephalopods and includes data that was previously unavailable or difficult to obtain, offering a comprehensive overview of the field up to the time of its publication. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781332875825_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Report on the Cephalopoda Collected by H. M.S (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332875823
• ISBN 13: 9781332875825
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fauna

About this title

Synopsis

A detailed scientific survey of cephalopods gathered during the Challenger expedition, offering clear descriptions and a map of where species were found.

This edition presents a careful, taxonomic look at many genera and species, with drawings and plates to help naturalists identify key features.

• Learn how scientists catalog and compare cephalopod life histories, from larval forms to adults.
• See how the voyage’s specimens expanded knowledge of geographic distribution.
• Explore the structure and anatomy of octopods, squids, cuttlefish, and related groups through descriptive text and figures.
• Review a wealth of illustrations that accompany the descriptions, making identification easier for researchers and enthusiasts alike.

Ideal for readers of natural history and marine biology who want a solid reference on deep-sea cephalopods and the Challenger’s enduring contributions to the field.