The Nautilus, Vol. 36 (Classic Reprint): A Quarterly Journal Devoted to the Interests of Conchologists; July, 1922, to April, 1923 - Couverture souple

Pilsbry, Henry A.

 
9781334746536: The Nautilus, Vol. 36 (Classic Reprint): A Quarterly Journal Devoted to the Interests of Conchologists; July, 1922, to April, 1923

Synopsis

Discover a focused look at freshwater mussel biology and classification in The Nautilus, Volume XXXVI (January 1923, No. 3). This timely issue collects detailed anatomical studies and taxonomic notes that illuminate how modern conchologists interpret unionid mussels in North America. It combines careful descriptions with comparative context, helping readers understand how shell form, soft parts, and gill structures inform genus and species decisions.

The content centers on anatomy and taxonomy from the Gulf drainage and surrounding regions, with careful observations that connect shell sculpturing to broader group relationships. It also presents discussions of related genera and how they relate to the newly refined concepts in this field. The publication includes specific species notes, contributor insights, and methodological details useful to researchers and serious students of mollusks.

What you’ll experience
- In-depth anatomical discussions of freshwater Unionidae from the Gulf drainage
- Comparative notes on related genera and species to sharpen identification
- Case studies illustrating how shell sculpture and soft-part anatomy influence classification
- A view into the scientific process, including observations, revisions, and cross-checks

Ideal for readers of malacology, conchology, and natural history who want precise, field-relevant taxonomy and anatomy insights from a historic, scholarly journal.

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9780656472451: The Nautilus, Vol. 36: A Quarterly Journal Devoted to the Interests of Conchologists; July, 1922, to April, 1923 (Classic Reprint)

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0656472456 ISBN 13 :  9780656472451
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2019
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