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Manual of Conchology, Structural and Systematic, Vol. 11 (Classic Reprint): American Bulimulidæ; Bulimulus, Neopetraeus, Oxychona, and South American Drymæus - Couverture souple

Jr., George Washington Tryon

 
9781333601393: Manual of Conchology, Structural and Systematic, Vol. 11 (Classic Reprint): American Bulimulidæ; Bulimulus, Neopetraeus, Oxychona, and South American Drymæus

Synopsis

A detailed, plate-filled reference to a key group of South American land snails. This volume, Manual of Conchology, Structural and Systematic, Vol. 11, focuses on Bulimulus, Neopetraeus, Oxychona, and South American Drymæus, presenting thorough shell descriptions and historical names with careful notes on variation and distribution. It combines practical identification guidance with scholarly context for the Bulimulidae of the Americas.

- Learn how shells differ in shape, sculpture, and color, with careful notes on size, whorling, and lip structure.
- See extensive illustrated plates that show multiple species and varieties to aid visual identification.
- Read concise provenance and distribution details, including Chile, Peru, and Andean regions, to place each species in its geographic context.
- Explore taxonomic relationships and synonymy to understand how names have changed over time.

Ideal for students, researchers, and shell enthusiasts who want a solid, reference-level guide to American bulimulids and related forms, with careful attention to morphologic detail and historical naming.

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