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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This in-depth book explores a collection of 8873 seashells collected at Mazatlan, Mexico, by avid Belgian naturalist Frederick Reigen between 1848 and 1850. This comprehensive catalog, meticulously compiled by J.E. Gray of the British Museum, provides exhaustive detail and descriptive…analysis of 6368 univalves and 2505 bivalves, accurately organized and cross-referenced for thorough study and comparison. This book not only illuminates the vast biodiversity of Mazatlan's marine life but also serves as a valuable reference for researchers, ecologists, and shell enthusiasts seeking finer distinctions and characteristics among mollusk species. Meticulously researched with exacting detail, extensive measurements, and astute observations, this book stands as a foundational work, enriching our understanding and taxonomy of Pacific mollusks. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
