Studies of the Macrochires, Morphological and Otherwise, with the View of Indicating their Relationships and Defining their Several Positions in the System.

SHUFELDT, R.W (Communicated by W.K. Parker, F.R.S., F.L.S.)

Published by Sold at the Society’s Apartments, Burlington House; Longmans, Green, & Co. And William and Norgate, London, 1890

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One paper. Disbound and extracted from The Journal of The Linnean Society of London., Zoology. The paper is by R.W. Shufeldt, M.D. C.M.Z.S., Captain, Medical Corps, U.S Army. Communicated by W.K. Parker, F.R.S., F.L.S. Paper read 19th January, 1888. (Plates XVII-XXIV). 8vo ( 214 by 137 mm). Pp. 229-394, with 8 plain lithographed plates By R.W. Shufeldt, Lithographed by Mintern Bros. Each plate showing a number of Figs. Includes a Description of the Plates and bibliographic notes. Signs to spine where extracted and light toning to page edges otherwise in very good clean bright condition. Plates clean and fresh looking. *** The paper includes; A sketch of the morphology, Ampelis cedrorum; a study of the osteology of Tregon mexcanus and T. puella; an examination of the structure of a number of the Caprimulgi; an investigation of the anatomy of the North American Hirundinidae; similar inquiries into the morphology of certain Cypseli and Trochili; final Comparisons and Conclusions. (From paper) *** Robert Wilson Shufeldt (1850-1934) was an American osteologist, myologist, museologist and ethnographer who contributed to comparative studies of bird anatomy and forensic science. Seller Inventory # 002716

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Title: Studies of the Macrochires, Morphological ...

Publisher: Sold at the Society s Apartments, Burlington House; Longmans, Green, & Co. And William and Norgate, London

Publication Date: 1890

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Good