Structural and Systematic Conchology, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): An Introduction to the Study of the Mollusca: An Introduction to the Study of the Mollusca (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

Jr., George W. Tryon

 
9781333492304: Structural and Systematic Conchology, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): An Introduction to the Study of the Mollusca: An Introduction to the Study of the Mollusca (Classic Reprint)

Sinopsis

Explore the world of mollusks with a clear, introduction‑style guide to their study and classification. This edition presents foundational concepts in a accessible way, linking anatomy, life habits, and fossil history to the broader study of Mollusca, with a focus on cephalopods and related groups.

The book organizes complex material into a practical framework, helping readers understand how scientists group, compare, and interpret mollusks—from living species to ancient fossils. It blends descriptive detail with historical notes, giving context to how classifications have evolved and why certain features matter for identification.


  • Clear explanations of cephalopod anatomy, feeding, and locomotion

  • Taxonomic structure spanning orders, suborders, and families

  • Discussion of distribution, fossil records, and biogeography

  • Illustrative examples that connect modern species to ancient forms



Ideal for students, naturalists, and curious readers who want a solid foundation in mollusk science and a sense of how classifications are built and tested.

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Excerpt from Structural and Systematic Conchology, Vol. 2: An Introduction to the Study of the Mollusca

Suborder 2. Decapoda. - Ten arms, of which eight are sessile, and two (longer) tentacular. Shell internal.

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Excerpt from Structural and Systematic Conchology, Vol. 2: An Introduction to the Study of the Mollusca

Head large, connected with the body by a neck, and furnished with complex, sessile or pedunculated eyes; mouth with a pair of mandibles or beaks, resembling those of a parrot, edged with fleshy lips, and surrounded by a circle of arms.

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.

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