300 species and subspecies of recent worldwide Pectinidae are discussed, with over 200 illustrated in color). More than 100 Propeamussidae are discussed and the more common species are figured. Includes synonyms, mentions of many formae, and bibliography. 29 color photographic plates.
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Anbieter: Andrew Isles Natural History Books, Prahran, VIC, Australien
Quarto,158 pp.,full colour photographs, a fine copy in dustwrapper. The first book since 1888 to cover all recent species of the world. In the family Pectinidae, almost 300 species and subspecies are treated, of which more than 200 are illustrated. Of the mainly deepwater Propeamussiidae, more than 100 species are discussed and the common ones figured. The system of the genera and subgenera is based on the modern taxonomy of the families. Synonyms are given, many forms are mentioned, and a glossary of terms for the morphology of scallop shells is added. Artikel-Nr. 15328
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