Isbn: 9781334747106 - preliminary outline of a new classification of the family muricidæ (classic reprint) (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 insightful book sets forth to redefine the complex and varied family of Muricidae, a group of predatory sea snails composed of hundreds of species. The author, an accomplished authority in the field, challenges traditional classification systems that rely solely on shell characteristics, advocating instead for a nuanced approach that encompasses the totality of the organism including the soft parts, operculum, and radula, which is the unique feeding apparatus of sea snails. This comprehensive work presents a novel classification, the fruit of many years' research and observation, supported by meticulous descriptions and illustrations. The book is an invaluable resource for malacologists seeking to understand the intricate taxonomy of Muricidae. It also offers a wealth of information for scientists, researchers, students, and anyone with a passion for the captivating world of sea snails. 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.…