A Monograph of the Limniades and Other Freshwater Univalve Shells of North America (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Haldeman, Samuel Stehman

 
9781333351120: A Monograph of the Limniades and Other Freshwater Univalve Shells of North America (Classic Reprint)

Inhaltsangabe

This book explores the Limnead freshwater univalve shells of North America. Focusing on the genera Limnea, Physa, Planorbis, and Amphipeplea, the author provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of each species, including their geographic distribution and habitat. The book also delves into the natural history of these mollusks, examining their soft parts, feeding habits, and reproductive strategies. The author draws on the latest research to present a comprehensive overview of the subject, making this book an invaluable resource for malacologists, ecologists, and anyone interested in the diversity of aquatic life.

Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.

Reseña del editor

Excerpt from A Monograph of the Limniades and Other Freshwater Univalve Shells of North America

Shell conoid, whirls convex, modifying the spiral cavity: aperture ovate or subrotund, widest anteriorly, the margins united, sharp, and never reflected: aperture closed with a thin corneous Opercle, of which the lines of increase are generally concentric.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.

Weitere beliebte Ausgaben desselben Titels