Excerpt from Manual of Conchology, Structural and Systematic, Vol. 6: With Illustrations of the Species
About 100 fossil species of Conus have been described; they are extensively distributed, and first appear in cretaceous strata.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces the large and diverse group of marine gastropod mollusks known as Cones. These shells have been prized by collectors and scientists for centuries due to their beautiful patterns and remarkable diversity of forms. The book includes descriptions of 140 species of living Cone snails. The descriptions include information on the distribution, habitat, size, and coloration of each species, as well as a detailed analysis of the shell's morphology and systematic characters. The book also discusses the evolutionary history of the family, and the ecology and behavior of Cone snails. The book is beautifully illustrated with color photographs of each species, and includes a comprehensive bibliography and index. This book is an essential reference for anyone interested in Cone snails, and will be of interest to malacologists, marine biologists, and shell collectors alike. 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. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781331974628_0
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