A Monograph on the Genera Zethus, Cybele, Encrinurus, and Cryptonymus (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Vogdes, A. W.

 
9781333750107: A Monograph on the Genera Zethus, Cybele, Encrinurus, and Cryptonymus (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the early science of trilobites with a focused look at key genera. This nonfiction monograph distills historic work on Zethus, Cybele, Encrinurus, Cryptonymus, and related forms, tracing how paleontologists identified and distinguished species through careful descriptions of shields, thoraxes, and pygidia. Rich in measurement details and anatomical notes, it presents the lineage of classification and the evolving concepts that shaped Silurian trilobite studies.


  • Detailed species descriptions, including head shields, axis, and pleura

  • Historical context for how early scientists defined genera and type specimens

  • Illustrative plate references and terminology for fossil features

  • Localities and variations that help readers understand fossil diversity



Ideal for readers of paleontology, fossil classifications, and the history of trilobite research.

A concise, reliable reference for students, researchers, and curious collectors seeking grounded, era-spanning taxonomic insight.

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