9780282244149 - Revision of the Balanomorph Barnacles: Including a Catalog of the Species (Classic Reprint) di Newman, William A. (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive exploration of the Cirripedia, a diverse and widespread subclass of crustaceans. These creatures, commonly known as barnacles, have been studied and classified since the work of Darwin. The author, an expert on this group, provides a historical overview of barnacle studies while presenting a revised classification system based on the latest findings. This new system is based on an examination of shell morphology and an analysis of the soft part anatomy and appendages. Beyond a taxonomic revision, this book presents detailed insights into the evolution and diversification of barnacles. The author traces their origins from free-living ancestors and discusses how various lineages adapted to different habitats, including deep-sea environments and symbiotic relationships with other organisms. This significant work offers a valuable resource for researchers and students studying the Cirripedia and provides a comprehensive understanding of the diversity and evolution of this fascinating group of animals. 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.